Reece James has sent Antonio Rudiger a short, but sweet, message following the defender's return to Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid waltzed away from Stamford Bridge victorious on Tuesday evening, booking a place in the Champions League semi-final.
The former Blues defender helped Carlo Ancelotti's side keep a clean sheet in both the first and second leg. Despite the west Londoners' best efforts, they struggled to find the net; Joao Felix squandered a chance at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Thibaut Courtois denied Marc Cucurella from close range in the return fixture.
After the game, Rudiger posted an image of himself and James battling for possession with the blue heart emoji. Then, the England international replied by heaping great praise on his opponent. James wrote: "Strong like iron."
