‘He’s playing against us!’ – Watch the moment Karim Benzema tells Ferland Mendy not to pass to Real Madrid teammate Vinicius

Karim Benzema was caught on camera accusing Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior of ‘playing against us’ while talking to Ferland Mendy during the 2-2 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

The former France international was caught out in the tunnel urging the 20-year-old ‘not to play’ with Vinicius after slipping to a 1-0 half time deficit in Germany.

Zinedine Zidane’s men were poor in the opening 45 minutes and the Brazilian winger took plenty of flak on social media for his performances, with plenty of fans questioning why he started over Rodrygo.

Karim Benzema was irked by Vinicius JuniorAFP or licensors

It seems as though Benzema was equally irked by his inclusion and barked several orders to Mendy in their native French tongue.

Benzema told Mendy: “Don’t play with him. On my mother’s life, he [Vinicius] is playing against us.”

Vinicius was within ear shot of Mendy and BenzemaTELEDOT DIRECTThe Real No.9 scored to give Zidane’s men a way back into the gameTELEDOT DIRECT

It is claimed by Marca that, while Vinicius was not directly referenced in the conversation, it was the Brazilian who the pair were discussing.

The report goes on to claim that Mendy only passed the ball to Vinicius, who both play on the left, three times during the second half following the conversation.

Vinicius is struggling form form this season in SpainGetty Images - Getty

Real Madrid produced a remarkable fight back to draw 2-2 at Borussia Monchengladbach and avoid losing their opening two games in the competition for the first time.

French striker Marcus Thuram put the German side in command after 32 and 58 minutes.

But Real, who were beaten at home by Shakhtar Donetsk in their Group B opener, were given hope by Karim Benzema three minutes from time.

Casemiro then drove home the equaliser in added time after Sergio Ramos had met Luka Modric’s cross with a towering header.