Jude Bellingham and Cristian Romero rekindled their old World Cup feud in a fiery Madrid derby as Real Madrid were stunned 2 1 by Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.
The pair swapped barbs during the clash, with tensions flaring after Romero escaped a red card for a challenge on Bellingham.
The News Chronicle reports that things escalated again when Romero mocked England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina telling Bellingham to keep crying.
The Real Madrid midfielder responded by mocking the defender’s relationship with Lionel Messi saying that he talks more when playing with the Argentina captain.
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Ever since the 2022 World Cup when England were knocked out by Argentina in the quarter-finals, there has been a feud.
Bellingham too was furious with the referee, complaining of two red cards for challenges with both Romero and Lee Kang In.
Real Madrid found themselves down to 10 men after Dean Huijsen was sent off, but Antonio Rudiger scored their only goal after Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David had put Atletico ahead.
Their defeat leaves Real Madrid fourth, while Atletico gain confidence from their fiery derby win.
