Real Madrid's dressing room is in turmoil just days before the biggest match of the season, as reports emerge of a second physical altercation between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni. The latest incident, which occurred during Thursday's training session, reportedly left Valverde needing hospital treatment for a cut requiring stitches after falling into a table in the team's dressing room.

The tension between the two midfielders isn't new. According to Spanish outlet Marca, this was their second clash in as many days, following a similar bust-up on Wednesday. The root of the friction reportedly dates back to the beginning of the season under former manager Xabi Alonso, when a heated training match escalated into a physical confrontation in the changing room.

With El Clásico against Barcelona looming on Sunday, the timing couldn't be worse for Los Blancos. Barcelona need just a draw to clinch their second consecutive La Liga title and third in four seasons—a scenario that has Barcelona's social media team already taking playful jabs at their rivals.

This isn't an isolated incident in what has been a frustrating, trophy-less season for Real Madrid. Reports suggest the squad has been plagued by disharmony, including a recent altercation involving Antonio Rüdiger and an unnamed teammate, likely defender Álvaro Carreras. Additionally, manager Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over in January, has reportedly clashed with several players, including Dani Ceballos and Raúl Asencio, while his coaching staff have had friction with star forward Kylian Mbappé.

According to The Athletic, Real Madrid's management is expected to take disciplinary action, though specific punishments remain unclear. As the club prepares for one of the most high-stakes El Clásico matches in recent memory, the question on every fan's mind is whether this fractured squad can put aside their differences to deny Barcelona the title.