The ongoing saga surrounding Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid's dressing room dynamics has taken yet another dramatic turn. Following the French superstar's mid-season Italian getaway and a pointed post-match press conference where he called out Álvaro Arbeloa, the debate over leadership at the club has reached a fever pitch.

On Radio Estadio Noche, journalist Edu Pidal didn't hold back, questioning what message the club would send if Mbappé is handed an immediate starting role this Sunday. "If after this Mbappé starts on Sunday… it's another lack of authority. This dressing room does not understand authority. We already reported that there was distance between Arbeloa and Mbappé, and today it has become evident," Pidal argued.

The criticism extends beyond just one incident, painting a broader picture of a squad struggling with discipline. Pidal drew a stark contrast between the current coaching staff and their legendary predecessors. "The management that Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti handled so well—Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa not so much. At the club, they believe the problem this year has been on the bench, not with the players," he added.

For fans and observers, this raises a critical question: can Real Madrid maintain its winning culture when star power seems to be testing the boundaries of authority? As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on the starting lineup to see if the club chooses to draw a line in the sand—or if Mbappé's influence proves too strong to bench.