It’s always heated when rival football teams face off on the pitch, but things got downright personal in the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal. After Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde allegedly punched Villarreal’s Alex Baena post-match on Saturday, the incident has the football world buzzing.

So, what drove Valverde to such an extreme reaction? According to sources, Baena made some particularly unsavory comments about Valverde’s unborn child during their previous encounter in the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid and Valverde claim that Baena taunted him, saying “cry, because your child won’t be born.”

Hold up a minute! Is Baena vying for the role of football’s biggest villain, or was it just a misunderstanding?

While Villarreal and Baena have yet to confirm or deny these allegations, they did label Valverde’s actions as “unacceptable.” And to add fuel to the fire, Villarreal team delegate Xisco Nadal called Valverde “loutish and cowardly” on Twitter.

Things don’t seem to be simmering down anytime soon, as Villarreal have reportedly spoken to Spanish police about possible courses of action. As for Baena, he’s got a decision to make—whether or not to press charges against Valverde.

Both Valverde and Baena have a lot at stake in their careers. Valverde, 24, is a key player for Madrid and will face off against Chelsea in the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Baena, 21, is a rising star in Villarreal’s first-team lineup with four goals under his belt this season.

Will this fiery feud fizzle out, or will we witness an epic football rivalry in the making? One thing’s for sure—Valverde and Baena have made headlines in a big way, and we’re all waiting to see what happens next.