Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following a wave of criticism directed at the French forward. The striker has found himself under the microscope for his off-field conduct while recovering from a muscular problem, leading to questions over his commitment to the cause at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe’s dream move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare as the Frenchman struggles to find his feet in the Spanish capital. Despite arriving as the final piece of the Galactico puzzle, his presence has coincided with a dip in form for Alvaro arbeloa’s side, leading to unprecedented backlash from the global football community.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has played down talk of turmoil at Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. The German insisted he would not comment on issues inside the Madrid camp but acknowledged the threat posed by Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been forced to address the growing chaos at Valdebebas following reports of multiple physical altercations between senior players. With the dressing room in a state of high tension, the spotlight has shifted to superstar Kylian Mbappe after he was caught on camera laughing as he left the club's training ground.

Real Madrid is spiraling into chaos on the eve of El Clásico. The club is set to finish the season trophy-less, and players are now openly sniping at one another. The fracture appears to have been simmering for months.

Tensions have finally boiled over at Real Madrid, resulting in team-mates literally coming to blows. There has been a sense all season that things have been a little bit fraught behind the scenes. This is more or less how it goes for Los Blancos, especially in those rare seasons where they fail to bank silverware. Rumours emerge of discontent, the local press goes mad - but rarely do the rumours turn into anything tangible.