Real Madrid's dressing room is in turmoil just days before the biggest match of the season. Midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni reportedly came to blows during training on Thursday, with Valverde needing hospital treatment after the altercation.

According to ESPN, the clash left Valverde with a cut that required stitches after he fell into a table in the team's dressing room. This marks the second consecutive day of tension between the two players, following a separate incident during Wednesday's session.

The root of the conflict appears to date back to the early season under former manager Xabi Alonso. Sources say a physical training match escalated into a heated exchange, which later boiled over in the changing room. The Athletic reports that Real Madrid's management is expected to take disciplinary action, though the specifics remain unclear.

The timing couldn't be worse for Los Blancos. Sunday's El Clásico against Barcelona isn't just a rivalry match—it's a potential title decider. A win or draw for Barcelona would secure their second consecutive La Liga crown and third in four seasons. Barcelona's social media team has already seized the opportunity to needle their rivals following reports of Wednesday's incident.

This isn't the only sign of discord at the Santiago Bernabéu. Last week, ESPN reported that Antonio Rüdiger was involved in a confrontation with an unnamed teammate, likely defender Álvaro Carreras, who later confirmed a disagreement this season. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over from Alonso in January, has reportedly clashed with several players, including Dani Ceballos and Raúl Asencio. Even star forward Kylian Mbappé is said to have had friction with the coaching staff.

With Real Madrid set to finish the season trophy-less, the tension in the dressing room reflects a frustrating campaign. As El Clásico approaches, all eyes will be on whether the team can set aside their differences—or if the turmoil will hand Barcelona another title.