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

• Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated clash with Lisandro Martinez
• The Real Madrid midfielder was the victim of a brutal tackle from the Man United defender
• Licha is known for his no-nonsense approach to defending

Jude Bellingham found himself in a fiery clash with Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez after the latter's brutal tackle on him.

Bellingham appears to have seamlessly adapted 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 Madrid's second most-expensive signing ever following his transfer from Dortmund, wasted no time in opening his goal-scoring account and scored just five minutes into his second game for the club.

However, it was not just his goal that made headlines but also a controversial incident involving Martinez, talkSPORT reports.

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Martinez vs Bellingham clash

During the match, Bellingham received a pass in midfield with his back to the goal.

As he tried to manoeuvre past Martinez and launch an attack, the uncompromising Argentine defender made a harsh and brutal challenge, bringing Bellingham down.

Martinez, known for his passionate playing style, seemed unapologetic about the tackle, which left the Englishman displeased.

This led to a heated confrontation between the two players, resulting in a brief scuffle before the referee intervened to separate them.

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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.

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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.