Real Madrid are facing internal turmoil ahead of El Clásico against Barcelona. Key players Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger have been involved in separate incidents that have unsettled the squad.
Rüdiger was reportedly the instigator of a heated argument with a teammate at Valdebebas. The defender later apologized and organized a team lunch to mend relations. No formal punishment has been issued.
Mbappé clashed with a member of Álvaro Arbeloa’s coaching staff, allegedly using insulting terms after being flagged for offside during training. This follows earlier tension over a substitution and his recovery trip to Sardinia while teammates played against Espanyol.
His representatives defended the trip, stating it was supervised by the club. Arbeloa publicly supported his players, but reports suggest he is privately unhappy with how the situation is being managed. The focus now is on Mbappé's fitness for Sunday's showdown at Camp Nou.