In a heated La Liga matchup between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo, tensions flared between Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, with the incident quickly going viral. Although head coach Carlo Ancelotti played down the confrontation, the visible frustration from the English midfielder has sparked widespread discussion in Spain.
After the international break, Real Madrid secured a crucial victory, building momentum for their upcoming clash with Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring early in the 20th minute, responding to critics who questioned his recent performances.
Despite the team's strong showing, Bellingham became visibly upset with Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian opted to push forward instead of passing to Bellingham, who was in a better position to score. The midfielder's frustration was apparent on the field, adding a new layer of tension to the match.
When asked about the incident in the post-match press conference, Ancelotti dismissed any concerns, stating, "I didn’t see it, but if it happened, it shows Bellingham has character, which is a good thing. After the match, they were fine, laughing and talking—there’s no problem."
This isn't the first time Bellingham has expressed discontent with his teammates. Earlier in the season, he criticized both Mbappe and Vinicius for their lack of teamwork during a Champions League match against Lille.
With crucial fixtures ahead, including a Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund and the highly anticipated El Clásico, the pressure is mounting. Real Madrid will need to find balance on and off the pitch as they navigate these challenges.