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'He insulted me three times!' - Rakitic reveals angry referee exchange during Real Madrid clash

The Croatia international was replaced shortly after having an on-field argument with the official during the club's pre-season meeting with Real

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has revealed he was the target of multiple insults during a confrontation with referee Jair Marrufo during Saturday's Clasico meeting with Real Madrid.

The 29-year-old had put Barca 2-0 up inside seven minutes, adding to Lionel Messi's opener, with the Camp Nou club eventually claiming a 3-2 victory in Miami.

Despite the tie being in the International Champions Cup, a friendly, pre-season tournament, the game did not pass without incident.

Following referee Marrufo's decision to stop the game in the second half due to what he deemed to be a foul, he and Rakitic exchanged words before the midfielder was seen to push the official.