Video: Bellingham Involved in Fiery Clash With Martinez After United Defender’s Brutal Tackle

Jude Bellingham got into a heated confrontation with Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez after the latter violently attacked him.

Bellingham seems to have adapted perfectly to life at Real Madrid, making an impressive debut against AC Milan and scoring his first goal for the Spanish giants against Manchester United a few days later.

The 20-year-old, who became the second-most expensive transfer in Real Madrid history after joining from Dortmund at £88million, wasted no time in opening an account to score a goal and fired just five minutes after his second Goal for the club no goal .

It wasn’t just his goal that made the headlines, but also the controversial Martinez incident.

Martinez vs Bellingham clash

During the game, Bellingham received a pass into midfield with his back to goal.

As he tried to get past Martinez and start the attack, the uncompromising Argentine defender presented a tough and brutal challenge, bringing Bellingham down.

Martinez, known for his passionate style of play, didn’t appear to have any regrets about the transfer, leaving the Englishman unhappy.

This led to a heated confrontation between the two fighters, which resulted in a brief scuffle before the referee stepped in and separated them.

Strong tackle on Bellingham from Martinez 😠 pic.twitter.com/9pfdOMRQOS

— Mahmoud Sabry Nofal (@Mahmoud2772001) July 27, 2023

Bellingham sparks subtle Clasico war

Sports Brief also reported that Bellingham might have just stirred the hornet’s nest with a subtle dig at El Clasico rivals Barcelona.

Despite his youth, the Englishman has never shied away from making audacious statements, and he aimed a subtle dig at Barca in anticipation of their highly-anticipated pre-season encounter in the United States.

Bellingham scores first Madrid goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Jude Bellingham is finally off the mark as he opened his goal-scoring account for Real Madrid during his side’s eagerly awaited pre-season match against Manchester United on July 27.

The 20-year-old midfielder, who had recently joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund, showcased his talents just five minutes into the game when he broke the game’s deadlock.

With finesse, he skillfully controlled the ball and executed a cheeky chip over the onrushing Andre Onana, who was making his debut appearance for Manchester United after transferring from Inter Milan.