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Jude Bellingham ‘involved in training ground bust-up’ just days before Real Madrid and Arsenal clash

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Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger were involved in a training ground altercation that required team-mates to separate them just days before their Champions League match with Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.

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The incident occurred during a small-sided game at Friday’s training session as tensions boiled over between the England international and the former Chelsea defender.


The bust-up comes at a critical point in Real Madrid’s season, with the Spanish giants facing potential disappointment in both domestic and European competitions.

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Despite the heated exchange, reports suggest the two players ultimately resolved their differences.

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Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger were involved in a training ground altercation that required team-mates to separate them just days before their Champions League match with Arsenal

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According to El Chiringuito, the confrontation began when Rudiger made a bad tackle on Bellingham during training.

The England star reportedly responded with an insult, escalating the situation to the point where other Madrid players had to intervene.

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Sources close to the club have downplayed the significance of the incident, describing such flare-ups as “normal at this stage of the season”.

The two players, who have been team-mates since Bellingham’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund last summer, were able to settle their differences after the heated moment.

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Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger are set to start for Real Madrid against Arsenal on Wednesday night

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The altercation reflects growing pressure on the Madrid squad as they find themselves in a precarious position in LaLiga.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men are currently four points behind Barcelona in the title race, with both teams having played 31 games.

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Their position worsened following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Valencia last week.

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Though Madrid managed to secure a victory against Alaves on Sunday, they were forced to play more than half the match with ten men after Kylian Mbappe received a red card for a high challenge.

The champions’ grip on their LaLiga crown appears to be slipping with just weeks remaining in the season.

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Madrid’s Champions League prospects appear equally bleak as they face a mountain to progress to the semi-finals.

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Los Blancos trail Arsenal 3-0 following their quarter-final first leg defeat at the Emirates last week.

The return leg at the Bernabeu is scheduled for Wednesday night, with both Bellingham and Rudiger expected to start.

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The pair were on the pitch for the full 90 minutes during the disappointing first leg in London.

Jude Bellingham struggled for Real Madrid against Arsenal last week

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Despite the training ground clash, Bellingham and Rudiger have established a strong partnership at Madrid since the Englishman’s arrival last summer.

The duo have featured together 78 times, sharing the pitch for more than 6,200 minutes and combining for one goal.

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Their successful collaboration helped Madrid secure both LaLiga and Champions League titles last season.



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