BARCELONA star Sergio Busquets suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during a tussle with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar.
The Catalan giants won the match 1-0 to maintain their ten-point lead at the top of LaLiga.
During the game, Busquets battled in midfield with Lemar with the Barcelona man yanking at his rival’s shirt.
The Atleti star reacted furiously, grabbing the shorts of his opponent in retaliation.
Lemar had such a hold of his kit that he ripped a massive hole in Busquets’ shorts.
The Barcelona captain looked down stunned and had to go over to the kitman to get a new pair after complaining to the referee.
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Fans found it hilarious as one laughed: “Almost left him naked.”
Another joked that Barca’s strip is made out of cheap material as the club can’t afford better due to their ongoing financial struggles.
Busquets is hoping to clinch his ninth league title with the club in what is possibly his last season before he departs.
The 34-year-old’s contract expires at the end of this season, yet there have been recent reports suggesting that he could accept a one-year extension.
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Busquets remains an important part of the Barca team, featuring 37 times in all competitions with Xavi’s men conceding just nine league goals this season.
Meanwhile, Lemar has had a more challenging year with Atleti, scoring just one goal in 27 games for the club.
Diego Simeone’s side sit third in the table after they crashed out of the Champions League in the group stages.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
