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Inter Milan eye potential summer moves involving Real Madrid players
While Real Madrid and Inter Milan met on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, the occasion was not a competitive fixture but the annual Corazón Classic Match, a charity game featuring legends from both clubs.
However, the presence of Inter president Giuseppe Marotta at the event has sparked speculation about possible transfer discussions between the two European giants ahead of the summer window.
Inter eyeing multiple Real Madrid stars
Indeed, according to Italian news agency ANSA (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Marotta led the Inter delegation for the charity match and, used the occasion to hold conversations with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Although no official details have emerged, the meeting could lead to potential transfer business between the clubs in the coming months.
One player who has long been admired by the Nerazzurri is Nico Paz. The Argentine attacking midfielder has impressed since joining Como and continues to attract interest from several clubs.
However, both Como and Real Madrid are reluctant to consider a sale.
Even though his return this summer is no longer on the agenda, Los Blancos retain a strong interest in the player’s development and view him as part of their long-term plans, making any deal particularly complicated.
More players on the agenda
Moreover, as per the report, other Real Madrid players are also being considered as potential targets by Inter Milan.
The report claims that Rodrygo Goes, Endrick and Franco Mastantuono have all appeared on the Italian club’s radar.
Of those names, Mastantuono is the most realistic subjects of speculation. The youngster faces an uncertain situation ahead of the new season, with increased competition for places in Real Madrid’s attacking line.
Any decision regarding his future will likely depend on manager Jose Mourinho’s assessment during pre-season.
For now, there is no evidence of formal negotiations between the clubs, but Inter’s interest in several Madrid players highlights the strong relationship between the two institutions and the opportunities that may emerge during the transfer window.
As the summer market gathers momentum, Rodrygo, Endrick and Nico Paz could all remain names to watch, even if any potential deal would require significant movement from both clubs before becoming a realistic possibility.
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Watch: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham confronts referee after controversial derby defeat
Jude Bellingham made his frustration clear to Ortiz Arias at the final whistle after Real Madrid’s controversial 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.
The midfielder was at the centre of one of the derby’s most disputed incidents when Cristian Romero caught him with his studs during a challenge in the first half.
Ortiz Arias initially booked Bellingham before VAR intervened and sent him to the monitor.
Yet the review produced another talking point. The referee overturned Bellingham’s yellow card and booked Romero instead, leaving Real Madrid convinced the Atletico defender should have been sent off.
Bellingham’s reaction at full-time showed just how strongly he felt about the officiating.
Bellingham furious over Romero decision
The first major flashpoint came in the 35th minute with the score still level.
Bellingham reached the ball before Romero during a 50/50 challenge, only for the Atletico defender to catch the Real Madrid midfielder with his studs around the knee.
🚨🫵🏽 Jude Bellingham against the referee at full time: “Two red cards! Two!”.@postunited — oscarolleroo on IG 📸 pic.twitter.com/1qkCTlsMUO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 20, 2026
Ortiz Arias initially punished Bellingham and showed him a yellow card. VAR official Trujillo Suarez then called the referee to the monitor after identifying the incident as a potential case of mistaken identity.
The review established that Romero had committed the foul. Ortiz Arias therefore cancelled Bellingham’s booking and showed the Atletico player a yellow card.
That was not the outcome Real Madrid wanted, as the club believed the nature of the challenge warranted a dismissal, particularly after the referee had been given the opportunity to examine the incident himself.
Kang-in Lee challenge adds to Real Madrid frustration
The controversy did not end there.
Nine minutes after the Romero incident, Kang-in Lee caught Federico Valverde with his studs around the left ankle. This time Ortiz Arias was close to the action but did not produce a card.
More significantly for Real Madrid, VAR did not recommend another review.
The two incidents became central to the feeling around the derby, particularly after Huijsen was later sent off following a VAR intervention for his foul on Giuliano Simeone.
Real Madrid ultimately lost 2-1, leaving the players frustrated by what they saw as inconsistent disciplinary decisions.
Bellingham’s final whistle message
Bellingham did not need a lengthy statement to make his position clear.
At the end of the match, the England international directed his frustration towards Ortiz Arias, shouting: “Two red cards! Two!” which summed up the midfielder’s view of the two first-half challenges.
For now, the debate over the derby will centre not only on their performance but also on the decisions that allowed Atletico to remain at full strength during the first half.
Bellingham’s reaction captured the mood inside the Madrid camp as the controversy continued beyond the final whistle.
