Mateo Kovacic, Who Can Speak 5 Languages, Told to 'Learn Spanish' by Jordi Alba

The Clasico is always a feisty encounter in La Liga, and insults on the pitch sometimes happen.

Last Saturday's battle was no exception. As per Marca (via ESPN FC), Barcelona defender Jordi Alba was heard saying to Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic during the match: "You're an idiot; learn to speak Spanish, fool. Learn to speak first, you moron. Walk on, shut up, you simpleton."

Alba calling Kovacic a "simpleton" might have been more effective if it wasn't for one key fact. 

Kovacic can speak five languages, including Spanish. 

As well as his native Croatian, Kovacic has picked up Spanish and Italian following his spells at Madrid and Inter Milan, respectively. 

Video footage also shows him speaking in English and German. 

Try again, Jordi. 

[ESPN]