Tensions are reportedly rising inside the camp of Real Madrid ahead of Sunday’s crucial El Clasico showdown against FC Barcelona, following an alleged training-ground altercation involving midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
According to reports from sources close to the club, the confrontation happened at Madrid’s Valdebebas training facility and escalated into a physical clash that allegedly left Valverde with a deep cut to the head requiring hospital treatment.
The incident is said to have occurred a day after an earlier disagreement between both players.
Club officials have remained tight-lipped over the matter.
A spokesperson for the Spanish giants declined to comment on dressing-room affairs but confirmed that internal discussions are ongoing regarding the situation.
The reported fallout has added to an already tense atmosphere within the squad as Real Madrid prepare for one of the most decisive matches of their season.
Sources indicate that disciplinary action could be taken against the players involved, with possible sanctions ranging from fines to suspensions.
Senior club executives reportedly held an emergency meeting after the incident in an effort to calm tensions and prevent further divisions inside the team.
Players and staff remained at the training complex for more than an hour following the meeting.
The latest controversy comes amid a turbulent campaign for Los Blancos.
Earlier in the week, defender Alvaro Carreras admitted he had been involved in a heated disagreement with teammate Antonio Rudiger, although he described the incident as minor and resolved.
Real Madrid’s season has steadily slipped away after their UEFA Champions League quarter-final elimination to Bayern Munich and a disappointing domestic run that saw managerial changes during the campaign.
Former coach Xabi Alonso departed midway through the season, while successor Alvaro Arbeloa has struggled to revive the team’s fortunes.
Attention now shifts to Sunday’s El Clasico at the Camp Nou, where Barcelona could officially tighten their grip on the La Liga title race.
Madrid trail their fierce rivals by 11 points with only four matches remaining, making the encounter a must-win fixture for the defending champions.
With pressure mounting both on and off the pitch, the clash against Barcelona could define not only Real Madrid’s season, but also the unity of a squad currently battling internal unrest.
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