JUDE BELLINGHAM allegedly had to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in a training ground bust-up ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown with Arsenal.
Reports in Spain claim the pair were pulled apart on Friday during a heated session at their base outside the capital.
El Chiringuito claims that former star Rudiger clattered with a rough challenge during a training game.
This prompted English midfielder to bite back with a cutting insult.
And it sparked a clash between the pair as teammates intervened to split them up.
However, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have quickly resolved the matter.
While it was noted that incidents at the training ground are part and parcel of the beautiful game.
Their collision comes at a key moment in Real’s season.
Carlo Ancelotti’s domestic and European champions are in danger of losing their grasp on both titles.
Real are four points behind Barcelona in the title race with just seven games remaining.
While they are on the verge of a Champions League quarter-final exit after
The two sides collide at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, with Real needing a miracle to overturn the scoreline.
And they will remain without three of their regular back four defenders, with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy all missing through injury.
Eduardo Camavinga is also suspended after being booked in the first leg.
But Aurelien Tchouameni is available to anchor Real’s midfield after returning from suspension.
