Report: Real Madrid's Rüdiger accused of slapping security official at Mestalla

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has been accused of slapping a security official during a heated half-time incident in Saturday's La Liga match at Valencia, according to a report by journalist Nacho Sanchis cited by Get Spanish Football News. The claim has not been officially confirmed, and the Spanish football authorities have yet to comment.

The alleged incident reportedly occurred in the tunnel at Mestalla amid a scuffle between the two sets of players at half-time. Sanchis wrote that Rüdiger "slapped a security guard."

At the time of the report, Real Madrid were leading Valencia 3-0 and chasing an eighth successive win in all competitions. The club could face scrutiny from the authorities if the claim is pursued.