Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger has threatened to 'smash' Kylian Mbappe should they meet in the Champions League final.
But the German has hit out at over the 'disrespectful' memes aimed at the Frenchman after the pair clashed during March's international break.
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In that fixture, Rudiger helped Germany to a 2-0 win, where fans joked that he had Mbappe 'in his pocket' on social media.
They could face each other again in the showpiece final on June 1 should Real beat Bayern Munich in their semi-final tie, and PSG emerge victorious over Borussia Dortmund.
And Rudiger has warned the ex-Monaco star he will be in store for another tough night - insisting Los Blancos will be crowned as champions.
He told Le Media Carre: "“If we face him in the final we’ll beat him.
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"And if he dribbles past me I’ll smash him.”
Rudiger was then quick to defend Mbappe, who could join him at the Bernabeu this summer, following criticism the 25-year-old received after France's defeat to Germany.
He remarked: "I find this disrespectful. Kylian is special. He won the World Cup at 18 [in 2018].
"I think he can become the best player in France’s history."
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The former Chelsea defender then remained coy on the pair potentially being teammates in Spain next season.
Rudiger stated: "Who says that he’s coming, it’s not official."
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Though he did stress that he wouldn't be making a mistake should Mbappe decide to make the move to link up with Carlo Ancelotti's side.
He added: "The best players in history have always come to Real Madrid.
"He’s one of the best players in the world, so it would be a good match.”
Rudiger is vying to add a second Champions League title to his trophy cabinet having won the cup with the Blues in 2021.
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But he knows he will have his work cut out when he faces Harry Kane and Bayern Munich in the first leg at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night - live on talkSPORT.