Wesley Sneijder has thrown his weight behind Jose Mourinho as the man to steady the ship at Real Madrid, claiming the Portuguese tactician is the perfect figure to manage a dressing room full of superstars. The former Madrid midfielder believes the Special One's unique man-management skills are exactly what the club needs as rumors of a sensational return to the Bernabeu intensify.
Antony has continued his remarkable career resurgence at Real Betis by matching a leading La Liga mark for the season set by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian winger found the net again in Betis' 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad, proving that his difficult spell at Manchester United is now firmly in the rearview mirror.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa provided a blunt assessment of Kylian Mbappe's fitness situation following a devastating Clasico defeat that saw Barcelona crowned La Liga champions. The Frenchman was a high-profile absentee as the Blaugrana celebrated domestic glory on their home turf, leaving Los Blancos to pick up the pieces of a fractured season.
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.
Real Madrid will be forced to face Barcelona without their talismanic forward Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman was sensationally left out of the travelling squad. The striker's absence comes at a critical juncture for Los Blancos as they look to prevent their rivals from securing the Liga title on home soil.
Arsenal could be the ultimate beneficiaries of the growing chaos at Real Madrid as club legend Emmanuel Petit suggests a sensational move for Kylian Mbappe is not off the table. While the Frenchman's dream move to the Bernabeu has soured quickly, the Gunners are being positioned as the perfect escape route for the unsettled superstar.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following suggestions that Real Madrid might actually be a more cohesive unit without the French superstar. As the two Spanish giants prepare for a crucial Clasico showdown, Flick dismissed the notion that Los Blancos' level improves when he is absent
On-loan Real Madrid starlet Endrick has offered his full support to Kylian Mbappe as the France international faces a tough period in the Spanish capital. The teenage striker, currently gaining valuable experience away from the club, insists that he remains focused on the Frenchman's output rather than the noise from the stands.
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.
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