Some defenders are left with twisted blood, others are left smarting from a chastening experience but few literally cry. But Rayo Vallecano's Anaitz Arbilla was reduced to tears by Gareth Bale at the weekend.
Bale skinned Arbilla to assist Cristiano Ronaldo for Madrid's third, and, minutes later, the full-back was hauled off by manager Paco Jémez with Madrid 3-0 up.
The 26-year-old's emotional reaction evokes memories of Richie Tenenbaum's meltdown at Windswept Fields.
Arbilla attempts to hide his tears
"Actually I think he's crying."
"I think you're right."
Rayo pulled two goals back but were defeated 3-2 by Real.
Bale at Vallecano
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Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale (C) vies with Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Roberto Trashorras (R) and Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Adrian Embarba during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. Real Madrid won 3-2. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring their third goal with team mate Gareth Bale during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring his team's opening goal with team mates during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (2ndR) celebrates with Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (R), Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale (2ndL) and Real Madrid's Portuguese defender Pepe after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mate Gareth Bale during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid CF lies on the ground after being tackled during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) celebrates with Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (R) and Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mate Gareth Bale during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mate Gareth Bale during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid CF is seen during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on November 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale (C) vies with Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Roberto Trashorras (R) and Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Adrian Embarba during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 2, 2013. Real Madrid won 3-2. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO (Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)