da bet7k: Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger bizarrely pinched former Chelsea team-mate Alvaro Morata’s nipple during a Spanish Super Cup clash with Atletico Madrid.
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Madrid beat Atletico 5-3Rudiger starred with a goal for MadridClashed with Morata in a weird incident during the matchWHAT HAPPENED?
Amid a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semi-final, where Los Blancos emerged triumphant over their crosstown rivals by a 5-3 margin, Rudiger made headlines for a weird bit of action. Known for his unconventional approach against opposition forwards, Rudiger's latest antics infuriated Morata after the centre-back went after his nipples following an aerial duel during a set-piece. The forward was vexed at Rudiger and quickly pushed him behind with fury and disgust.
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Rudiger's eventful game saw him score at both ends. He scored the equaliser for Real Madrid with a header in the 20th minute after Atletico's Mario Hermoso drew first blood. However, a misunderstanding with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saw him chip the ball into his own net after the Chelsea loanee failed to judge the flight of a cross with Morata leaping with Rudiger for a potential header. However, Dani Carvajal saved his blushes with an 85th-minute equaliser while Joselu Mato and Brahim Diaz scored twice in extra time to propel the La Liga leaders to the Super Cup final.
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Interestingly, Rudiger had been on the receiving end of a similar act in 2021 when then Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez pinched Rudiger's thigh during a Champions League match. He was furious with the Uruguayan and the duo had to be separated by the other players on the pitch.