WATCH: Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger pinches former Chelsea team-mate Alvaro Morata’s nipple during Spanish Super Cup clash with Atletico

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.

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.

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.

Carlo Ancelotti's side now awaits the winners of the second semi-final between Barcelona and Osasuna. The summit clash will be played on Sunday at Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh which is home to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.