Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was bizarrely spotted pinching Alvaro Morata’s nipple during their 5-3 win after extra time over city rivals Atletico in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.

Rudiger has gained a reputation for his unconventional approach against opposition forwards in recent seasons.

The German international latest antics were came in the eight-goal thriller in Saudi Arabia.

Rudiger was seen pinching Morata’s nipple, provoking an angry reaction from the 31-year-old.

Morata responded by pushing Rudiger away as the defender continued to laugh in his direction.

Antonio Rudiger was bizarrely seen pinching the nipple of Atletico Madrid’s Alvaro Morata

Morata reacted angrily to Rudiger’s act and pushed the Real Madrid defender away

The incident occurred despite Rudiger and Morata having both been team-mates at Chelsea for two seasons between 2017 to 2019, before the latter moved to Atletico Madrid on loan.

Remarkably, Rudiger had previously been the victim of a similar act at the hands of an Atletico player in 2021.

On that occasion, then Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez pinched Rudiger’s thigh while the defender played for Chelsea in the Champions League.

The defender promptly responded by squaring up to the Uruguayan, forcing the pair to be seperated.

Rudiger was on the scoresheet at both ends during Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

The defender levelled with a header in the 20th minute after Mario Hermoso had given Atletico Madrid the lead.

Rudiger was heavily involved in the match with the defender scoring a goal at both ends

Real Madrid ultimately secured a 5-3 win after extra time to advance to Sunday’s final

Real Madrid took the lead through Ferland Mendy, before Antoine Griezmann scored a club record 174th goal for Atletico and a Rudiger own goal saw Atletico turn the match around.

Dani Carvajal’s late equaliser forced extra time, with Real clinching a 5-3 win after a Stefan Savic own goal and Brahim Diaz strike.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side await the winners of the second semi-final between Barcelona and Osasuna in Riyadh.

The final will take place on Sunday.