The tension within Real Madrid's dressing room erupted into a full-blown crisis during today's training session, as Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a physical altercation that sent shockwaves through the club. The incident, which escalated from a verbal confrontation earlier this week, saw Valverde end up needing hospital treatment—and now the spotlight is on manager Alvaro Arbeloa for his failure to step in.

According to reports from AS, the club's hierarchy is deeply unhappy with Arbeloa's handling of the situation. The manager remained passive throughout the session, allowing the conflict to fester rather than intervening to de-escalate the tension. Valverde, serving as the second club captain, spent the entire training session accusing Tchouameni of leaking details of their Wednesday spat to the press. His relentless verbal pursuit of the French midfielder created a toxic atmosphere that made it difficult for the squad to focus on preparing for Sunday's crucial El Clasico.

The situation took a dangerous turn when the verbal barbs turned physical. Valverde's aggressive challenges on Tchouameni during tactical drills went unchecked by Arbeloa, who failed to issue a warning or mediate the dispute. It was only after the physical brawl inside the dressing room that the manager acted, accompanying Valverde to the hospital to get stitches for a cut on his face. But by then, the damage was done.

Real Madrid's board believes that a manager must command the dressing room, especially in moments of crisis. Arbeloa's perceived lack of leadership has drawn sharp criticism, with the club feeling that both he and Xabi Alonso have failed to maintain the discipline and unity expected at the highest level. As the team gears up for one of the biggest matches of the season, this internal turmoil could not have come at a worse time.