Huijsen and Barella exchange words in Italian during tense Real Madrid-Inter clash amid fake news claims
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Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen and Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella had a heated exchange in Italian during their Champions League clash, with fake news about the conversation subsequently circulating online.
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Attributed to original sourceDean Huijsen hit back at Nicolò Barella in Italian during a tense Champions League meeting between Real Madrid and Inter at the Bernabéu, but didn’t mock Lautaro Martinez.
Former Juventus and Roma defender Huijsen argued with Inter players, including Barella and Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez, during the final minutes of a Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabéu, which the La Liga giants won 2-1.
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 08: Curtis Jones of Internazionale is challenged by Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on September 08, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) What Huijsen told Barella during Real Madrid vs. Inter Videos that have quickly gone viral on social media show the Spain international confronting Lautaro and Barella. Huijsen was caught on camera hitting back at the Italy international, telling him to “shut up” in Italian (“Stai zitto”).
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Nicolo Barella of Internazionale controls the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The Inter midfielder protested to the referee, but Huijsen harshly insisted that he stop.
Dean Huijsen poniendo a Lautaro Martínez en su sitio.
HONOR pic.twitter.com/34AchSceQ7
— (fan) REAL MADRID FANS (@AdriRM33) September 9, 2026
Despite reports in some Italian media, Huijsen’s quotes regarding his clash with Lautaro Martinez are fabricated.
Reports said the Spaniard advised Lautaro to “respect Real Madrid,” adding that the Merengues had “never lost a Champions League Final 5-0.” However, Huijsen never made such a statement; the claim appears to have originated from a satire account.
l’immagine migliore del primo tempo è Huijsen che dice “stai zitto stai zitto” a Barella, dopo che si sbraccia come ogni santissima volta per protestare pic.twitter.com/5KanKjOO4r
— stenze (@stenze_) September 8, 2026
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What happened
During the Real Madrid vs Inter Champions League fixture, Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen — who is of Dutch origin but speaks Italian — engaged in a verbal exchange with Inter's Nicolò Barella in Italian. The tense moment drew attention, but reports indicate that fake or fabricated versions of what was said have been circulating on social media. The incident highlights the growing trend of misleading content surfacing around high-profile European matches, though it had no material impact on the result or either player's availability going forward.
Chance analysis
Verbal sparring between players from opposing sides is part and parcel of knockout European football, and Huijsen's ability to converse in Italian only adds colour to the rivalry. The spread of fake transcripts of the exchange is a reminder that viral match moments often attract misinformation, but the underlying episode is a minor footnote rather than a story with lasting consequences for either club.
Negligible sporting impact; a minor talking point from a high-profile Champions League match with no disciplinary or availability consequences.