Real Madrid dressing room almost in open war with Arbeloa as tensions mount ahead of El Clasico

Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid will be hopeful of producing a solid response. But given the current state of the dressing room, things are looking bleak for Los Blancos. Real Madrid dressing room in tatters Indeed, a recent report from El Mundo suggests the atmosphere at Valdebebas has reached a breaking point, with tensions between Arbeloa and several key players spilling beyond the training ground.

Dani Carvajal, now sidelined with a fractured toe, has clashed directly with Arbeloa over a perceived lack of playing opportunities – a situation made all the more bitter given the player is set to leave this summer and his World Cup hopes have effectively been ended. The Real Madrid team is struggling with a lack of cohesion. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Raul Asencio was benched for several days after what the coach considered a rude response, while Dani Ceballos has been excluded from the squad entirely following another confrontation.

Alvaro Carreras, meanwhile, has been dropped on multiple occasions due to what Arbeloa deemed a bad attitude. The report adds that the Spanish core of the team claim Arbeloa has consistently prioritised praising the club’s established stars in press conferences while neglecting homegrown players, deepening the divide within the group. Mbappe adding fuel to the fire Kylian Mbappe’s behaviour has also raised eyebrows among his teammates.

His muscle injury is considered minor, yet his trips outside Spain during the recovery period have not gone down well in the dressing room. While his visit to Paris was accepted, given he was accompanied by club physiotherapists, more recent movements have prompted several players to question his commitment. The report also confirms that there have been confrontations between players inside the dressing room itself.