Diego Costa displayed his trademark temperament during Chelsea Legends' clash with Liverpool Legends, confronting former adversary Martin Skrtel at Stamford Bridge.

What began as a charitable encounter quickly turned heated after Skrtel executed a sliding challenge from behind.

Despite winning the ball cleanly, Costa was incensed and immediately squared up to his opponent.

The former striker became the opening player to receive a yellow card after shoving Skrtel to the ground.

During the interval, Eden Hazard, who gave a brief pitch-side interview, was questioned about Costa's behaviour.

"Of course. He is still the same, we all saw it," Hazard said.

Back in 2015, Costa escaped sanctions after allegedly treading on Skrtel during Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. TV replays at the time seemed to capture him lashing out at the former Reds centre-back.

Nevertheless, former referee Mark Clattenburg, who officiated the match, omitted the incident from his match report, preventing any subsequent disciplinary measures.

The fundraising fixture represented the second legends encounter between these clubs this year.

During their earlier March...