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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold witnessed firsthand the tensions of a high-stakes Clasico as Real Madrid fell 3-2 to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.

Three players, including Alexander-Arnold's friend Jude Bellingham, saw red for confronting referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

The trouble began when Jules Kounde's late goal put Barcelona in the lead during stoppage time, setting off the Real squad.



Picked up by a pitchside mic, the English prodigy was heard pleading: "Make him understand, everything is going their [Barcelona's] way, everything 50-50 goes their way."

Referee De Burgos Bengoetxea later clarified the reasoning behind each of the sending-offs in his post-match report, specifically noting: "In the 120th minute, Antonio Rudiger was sent off for the following reason: For throwing an object from the technical area, which missed me.

"After being shown the red card, he had to be restrained by several members of the coaching staff, displaying an aggressive attitude.

Real Madrid players confront referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea during the Copa del Rey final.

Rumors swirled that Real might boycott the match, but they confirmed that was never under consideration.

In a heartfelt press conference prior to the finale in Seville, De Burgos Bengoetxea confronted the accusations levelled against him

"What I do is try to educate my son, to say that his father is honest, above all honest, who can make mistakes, like any sportsperson."

This dramatic ordeal serves to sketch out a scene for Alexander-Arnold, illustrating the kind of environment he could find himself in should he opt to leave Anfield this summer.

Although Real Madrid made an attempt to sign Alexander-Arnold in January, which Liverpool rebuffed, the full-back's future remains uncertain as he contemplates his next move.

With his current deal due to expire at season's end, the urgency on his decision is high