Real Madrid midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni reportedly had to be separated during a furious confrontation at training.
According to Marca, tensions boiled over when the pair got into a heated argument after a challenge during an intense session.
The disagreement quickly escalated, with both players allegedly pushing one another, prompting teammates and staff to intervene and prevent the situation from turning physical.
The altercation continued into the dressing room, underlining the growing frustration and division inside Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad during the closing weeks of a disastrous campaign.
Madrid’s dressing room is deeply fractured after a season in which the club have failed to win any major trophies despite a promising start.
Relationships among several players have deteriorated significantly, with some squad members barely speaking to one another due to mounting pressure and exhaustion.
The atmosphere around the club has also reportedly been worsened by internal tensions among the coaching staff.
Several players have become increasingly frustrated behind the scenes as the mood at the club continues to sour.
The incident is the latest flashpoint in an increasingly combustible environment at Madrid.
Antonio Rudiger and new signing Alvaro Carreras were recently involved in a confrontation, although those involved publicly dismissed it as minor.
The Kylian Mbappe factor is not helping matters. Several publications claim he is unhappy and petulant, still annoyed by Xabi Alonso’s sacking.
He is reportedly unimpressed by his teammates and the club’s medical staff.
They also claim the feeling is mutual, as his teammates are unhappy with his defensive application and the break he took earlier this week.
Madrid now head into Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona under enormous pressure. The Catalan side need only a point to secure the La Liga title.
Defeat would cap a miserable season for Los Blancos and intensify scrutiny of a squad that has cracked under the weight of expectation.
