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New footage has emerged of Antonio Rudiger appearing to pinch Jack Grealish during the pair's feisty encounter when Manchester City met Real Madrid on Tuesday evening.
There was little to separate the two sides as the hosts were held to a 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu in an instant classic.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for the visitors after just two minutes, before an own goal from Ruben Dias and Rodrygo's strike pulled Madrid back in front.
Pep Guardiola's side swiped back the lead via Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol in the second-half, but Federico Valverde 79th-minute volley restored parity and sets up a second-leg decider at the Etihad next Wednesday.
But one aspect of the tie Man City midfielder Jack Grealish is likely not looking forward to is another encounter with Real Madrid's mischievous defender Rudiger.
Antonio Rudiger used an unlikely tactic to nullify Jack Grealish during Real Madrid's feisty Champions League clash with Manchester City
The Treble-winner appeared to wince in pain or surprise after the former Chelsea star's pinch
The former Chelsea man had no qualms using every tactic in his arsenal to unsettle his opponent - and in one clip appeared to pinch Grealish on the chest.
In the footage, the Treble-winner is seen wincing before backing off with a grin on his face.
Rudiger previously used a similar tactic on his former Chelsea team-mate Alvaro Morata when the pair met in their Madrid derby in January.
The Atletico Madrid player was instantly furious when Rudiger craftily appeared to pinch his nipple and laugh at his surprise.
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