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Mbappé too: a total of eight Real Madrid stars will miss the Clásico

Without superstar Kylian Mbappé and seven other players, Real Madrid must fight for their last chance at the title in the Clásico against league leaders FC Barcelona.

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Arbeloa defends Mbappe after Madrid star's holiday controversy

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.

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'Betrayal of the Madrid badge!' - Fiery Arbeloa reacts to Tchouameni-Valverde controversy

Alvaro Arbeloa has blasted the leak of a dressing-room altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid coach defended both players after they apologised for the training-ground clash and insisted the squad remains united.

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"Unacceptable!" Tchouameni apologises to Real fans after the incident

Aurelien Tchouameni has issued a public apology after a training ground clash with Federico Valverde left the latter with a head injury.

The reason behind the rift at Real Madrid? An unbelievable lack of respect revealed

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.

Revealed: The heavy sanctions Valverde and Tchouameni face at Madrid

Real Madrid have opened an extraordinary disciplinary investigation into Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni following a violent training ground altercation that resulted in the Uruguayan being hospitalised with a head injury. Both players now face severe internal sanctions, including a total suspension from employment and a significant deduction of salary.

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What the hell is going on at Real Madrid?!

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.

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Valverde claims Tchouameni altercation 'blown out of proportion'

Federico Valverde has denied reports of a physical altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid’s training base. The Uruguayan midfielder insists tensions rose during training but no punches were thrown. He also clarified that a head injury requiring hospital treatment came from an accidental impact.

Real Madrid issue statement after Valverde & Tchouameni fight

Real Madrid have been rocked by a physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni just days before their pivotal Clasico clash with Barcelona. The club is taking formal action following a reported dressing-room fight that left Valverde needing hospital treatment, with the full extent of his worrying injury now confirmed.

Real Madrid call emergency meeting after fight leaves Valverde hospitalised

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal warfare after Federico Valverde was reportedly hospitalised following a "very serious" confrontation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni. The incident has forced head coach Alvaro Arbeloa to call an emergency meeting to address a dressing room that is spiralling out of control.

‘Nearly came to blows’ - Valverde & Tchouameni in ‘brutal row’

Real Madrid's season has taken another disastrous turn after Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reportedly involved in a violent altercation during training. The two midfielders had to be separated as tensions boiled over, highlighting the growing fractures within a divided dressing room right before a crucial Clasico clash where Barcelona can win the league.

Real Madrid icon Kroos responds to retirement U-turn suggestions

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has firmly dismissed suggestions of a sensational return to professional football two years after his retirement. During an appearance at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, the 36-year-old insisted that he has no intention of reversing his decision despite ongoing speculation regarding the current atmosphere in Madrid.

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