Overview
- Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reported to shove each other during Wednesday’s training at Valdebebas, with the dispute carrying into the dressing room, according to Marca reports echoed by several outlets.
- Days earlier, defender Álvaro Carreras was involved in a confrontation with Antonio Rüdiger, though Carreras said Tuesday the matter was resolved and denied being dropped for attitude.
- Football España, citing Marca, reports up to six players are not speaking to Arbeloa, and local coverage has also highlighted clashes with Spanish veterans such as captain Dani Carvajal and Dani Ceballos.
- Barcelona can seal the LaLiga title on Sunday unless Madrid win El Clásico at the Camp Nou, which raises the pressure on a squad already under strain.
- Madrid’s fracture follows Xabi Alonso’s January sacking and a season trending toward no major trophies, with media speculation pointing to a summer overhaul and José Mourinho as a possible replacement.