Bellingham Clashes With Lisandro Martinez After Rash Tackle During Friendly
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Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham was less than impressed with Lisandro Martinez after the Manchester United defender launched a rash challenge on him during their pre-season meeting.
The two European giants faced off in an entertaining friendly clash staged in Houston on Thursday, July 27.
However, it was Real who emerged as the victors of the encounter, with Carlo Ancelotti's men humbling United 2-0.
Erik ten Hag named a strong team for the tie, with Raphael Varane and Casemiro coming up against their former side.
Evening Standardreports that new summer signing Andre Onana also made his debut for the Red Devils, with Cameroonian starting between the sticks against the La Ligagiants.
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FootballHowever, it was Real who eventually won the match, with Bellingham and Joselu finding the back of the net.
Bellingham clashes with MartinezAn incident involving Bellingham and Martinez became a major talking point after the duo clashed.
According to ESPN, the heated moment was sparked by Martinez's rash challenge on the England international, who was rightfully aggrieved and decided to confront the Argentine.
It took the intervention of the pair's teammates to calm the storm, with the two separated to allow play to continue.
A section of fans took to social media soon after to call out Martinez, as some argued he
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