![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lisandro-martinez-has-second-pre-season-fight-as-jude-bellingham-takes-exception/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Screenshot-2023-07-27-at-023650.jpg&description=Lisandro Martinez has been involved in bust-ups in Man Utd's last two pre-season friendlies, clashing with Jude Bellingham against Real Madrid after a spat with Martin Odegaard against Arsenal Erik ten Hag recently told his players they "don't play friendly games" - and it appears Lisandro Martinez has taken that literally. The Argentinian is the definition of a full-blooded defender. He's never been afraid to go flying into challenges, and that hasn't changed in pre-season. Martinez was involved in a bust-up with Martin Odegaard in their game against Arsenal in New Jersey last week as the Gunners skipper took exception to tackles on Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka. Against Real Madrid in Houston, there was a repeat as Jude Bellingham this time clashed with the Red Devils star. Martinez went into a tackle on Bellingham on the halfway line with full force, catching the England international late and getting nowhere near the ball. The Real Madrid star instantly jumped to his feet and shoved Martinez in fury. As is always the case, the United man stood his ground. He confronted Bellingham in his second bust-up in as many games as new teammate Mason Mount again intervened to diffuse the situation. Fortunately, Bellingham emerged unscathed from the tackle. Martinez was shown a yellow card for his actions. Bellingham had already made headlines earlier in the game as he scored a stunning opener - his first goal for Real Madrid - after just six minutes. The midfielder made a run from deep to get in behind Martinez and centre-back partner Raphael Varane. He was picked out beautifully by Eduardo Camavinga and delivered a deft chip over new goalkeeper Andre Onana to open his account for the Spanish club. There were suspicions of offside but Bellingham did not care one bit as he wheeled away in celebration. Bellingham was replaced at half-time as Real Madrid made eight changes. United then made their wholesale substitutions after an hour with Martinez making way. With both player){kind=link}
Lisandro Martinez has been involved in bust-ups in Man Utd’s last two pre-season friendlies, clashing with Jude Bellingham against Real Madrid after a spat with Martin Odegaard against Arsenal
Erik ten Hag recently told his players they “don’t play friendly games” – and it appears Lisandro Martinez has taken that literally.
The Argentinian is the definition of a full-blooded defender. He’s never been afraid to go flying into challenges, and that hasn’t changed in pre-season.
Martinez was involved in a bust-up with Martin Odegaard in their game against Arsenal in New Jersey last week as the Gunners skipper took exception to tackles on Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka. Against Real Madrid in Houston, there was a repeat as Jude Bellingham this time clashed with the Red Devils star.
Martinez went into a tackle on Bellingham on the halfway line with full force, catching the England international late and getting nowhere near the ball. The Real Madrid star instantly jumped to his feet and shoved Martinez in fury.