Real Madrid: Rüdiger and Bellingham in Mestalla Tunnel Row
Antonio Rüdiger reportedly slapped a Valencia security guard in the Mestalla tunnel at half-time. Bellingham was also involved and the referee logged it all.
The tension in Valencia vs Real Madrid did not stay on the pitch. Once the half-time whistle blew, the corridor leading to the dressing rooms at the Mestalla became the scene of an ugly confrontation. Officers from Spain's National Police had to step in.
A refereeing call lit the fuse The trouble began with a decision the referee made before Real Madrid's opening goal. Valencia's players were furious about it. Their protests carried on into the tunnel after the first half and quickly boiled over.
Rüdiger and Bellingham at the centre According to reports, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger got into an altercation with a member of Valencia's private security staff. When the steward tried to separate those involved, Rüdiger is said to have slapped him. Jude Bellingham is also reported to have struck one of the security officers. Rüdiger, Eder Militão and Bellingham were the Real Madrid players present during the scuffle.
The referee has included every detail of the incidents in his official post-match report. That leaves Real Madrid waiting to see whether La Liga's disciplinary bodies take action against the players involved.
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