Tensions rose following the halftime whistle in the city derby played between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. As the players headed toward the locker room tunnels, an argument occurred between Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger and Atletico Madrid's Morten Hjulmand.
It was observed that the German defender Rüdiger and Hjulmand exchanged harsh words. The tension between the two players was calmed before it could escalate, thanks to the intervention of staff from both teams.
The exact cause of the argument was not immediately clear. However, it was noted that there were occasional verbal exchanges between the players and the technical benches of both teams during the first 45 minutes of the match.
The high tension frequently seen in Madrid derbies spilled over into the tunnels this time as the teams headed to the break. It remains to be seen whether any official statement will be made by either side following the incident.
News Source: 12punto
