LaLiga: Tension in Real Madrid dressing room despite Mourinho's appointment
Reports say the squad remains divided, with past player clashes and Kylian Mbappé’s off-field issues adding pressure before a crucial October run.
- RMC Sport reported that tension persists within Real Madrid's dressing room, with the atmosphere remaining "ice-cold" among players despite Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho's summer return.
- Journalist Antón Meana told El Larguero locker room dynamics remain as cold as five months ago, with Mourinho unable to resolve rifts involving Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa that previously escalated into physical altercations between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde.
- French forward Kylian Mbappé completed his first training session with the group on Wednesday, with reports indicating he "will be available for Saturday against Villarreal" despite Mourinho's concerns over off-field behavior.
- This ongoing tension creates a "breeding ground" for instability as Real Madrid faces Champions League matches against Roma and LaLiga tests against Barcelona during a crucial October.
- Real Madrid enters this critical month five points behind Barcelona, requiring the squad to navigate internal challenges while hosting Villarreal and Sevilla to avoid exiting the 2026 national title race prematurely.
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LaLiga: Tension in Real Madrid dressing room despite Mourinho's appointment
There is still tension within Real Madrid’s dressing room despite Jose Mourinho’s appointment, according to RMC Sport. Mourinho returned to the Bernabeu for a second stint this summer. The Portuguese coach was brought back to instill stability within the squad. But instead, the atmosphere remains “ice-cold” among the players. It is understood that several players don’t get along, and Mourinho has been unable to resolve the problems that existed …
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After the first international break of the new season, Real Madrid enter an extremely demanding October. Los Blancos face tough away games at Roma in the Champions League and Barcelona in the league's El Clásico, while Villarreal and Sevilla visit the Santiago Bernabeu. And the news continues to be less than encouraging about a new rift between the stars.
Serious tension has once again arisen in the Real Madrid dressing room, claims the Spanish radio station Cadena SER. According to the information, a conflict broke out between two players of the team, which escalated into a physical fight. The media outlet did not reveal the identities of the players involved, but indicated that the situation in the dressing room of the “royal club” is far from calm. According to the information, head coach Jose…
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