Dean Huijsen confronts Nicolò Barella during Real Madrid win over Inter

Real Madrid defeated Inter 2-1 on September 8 in a Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabéu. Late in the contest, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen engaged in an on-field argument with several Inter players, including captain Lautaro Martinez and midfielder Nicolò Barella. During the exchange, television cameras captured Huijsen telling Barella to “stai zitto,” or “shut up,” in Italian while the Inter player protested to the referee. Following the match, false reports circulated on social media claiming Huijsen made disparaging comments toward Lautaro Martinez regarding the club's history in Champions League finals. These quotes have been debunked as fabricated, with evidence suggesting the false narrative originated from a satire account. Huijsen and his teammates secured the victory during this opening league phase match of the 2026/27 competition.

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