Real Madrid’s squad is reportedly feeling the pressure ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal, with nerves running high within the team. The latest incident took place during Friday’s training, the last session before the Alaves-Real Madrid league game, where a heated argument broke out between Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger.
Edu Aguirre, speaking on El Chiringuito, shed light on the situation, describing it as one of the most tense weeks in recent memory at the club. “Since Wednesday, the players have felt they are playing their season in the next few days. There’s a lot of tension building up,” Aguirre explained. “During Friday’s training, there was a strong clash between Bellingham and Rudiger.”
The confrontation, according to Aguirre, occurred during a small-sided game when a bad tackle and some verbal exchanges led to the two players facing off. “It’s something that can happen in many football teams, but it’s amplified given the importance of the upcoming Real Madrid-Arsenal match,” he added.
Despite the heated moment, Aguirre confirmed that the situation was quickly resolved. “They had to be separated, but in the end, everything was fine. They shook hands, and it was just a result of the tension. It didn’t escalate beyond that,” he stated.
The incident, though notable, highlights the intense atmosphere at the club, with players counting down the days until they can take on Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The desire to reverse the disappointing result from the first leg at the Emirates is driving the team forward.
Interestingly, Aguirre also pointed out that Bellingham and Rudiger are close friends, further showing that the clash was simply a product of the nerves and pressure that come with such high-stakes matches.