Tensions in the Real Madrid dressing room appear to have reached a peak, after Federico Valverde ended up in hospital following a violent altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni.
According to reports from "Marca", the incident between the two players was very serious and required the intervention of several team members to avoid escalating the situation.
Sources close to the club say it all started in the morning when Valverde refused to shake Tchouameni's hand, creating a tense atmosphere between them. The conflict then escalated into a physical altercation, with the Uruguayan reportedly receiving a severe blow and being taken to hospital for treatment.
The problems in the Madrid camp don't end there. Reports published earlier on Thursday claim that up to six Real Madrid players are no longer in communication with Alvaro Arbeloa.
Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe continues to escalate, as millions of fans have signed a petition calling for "Mbappe Out."
All this comes at a delicate moment for Real Madrid, just days before their big clash with Barcelona on Sunday. The internal crisis is increasing pressure on president Florentino Perez, who is expected to make important decisions during the summer transfer window.
