Also known as: coach Alvaro Arbeloa · Arbeloa · Madrid coach
Real Madrid coach overseeing squad discipline and managing team amid internal turmoil and title race struggles.
Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni will play against Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday despite a training-ground clash with teammate Federico Valverde that left Valverde requiring hospital treatment. Both players were fined 500,000 euros each by Real Madrid, which imposed no sporting sanctions.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni will play against Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with teammate Fede Valverde at training on Thursday. Both players were fined by the club and have apologised to each other and the club.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni will play against Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with teammate Fede Valverde at training on Thursday. Both players were fined by the club and have apologised to each other and the club.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid fined midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros each following a violent altercation during training that sent Valverde to hospital with a head injury. The club imposed no sporting sanctions, saying the fines conclude internal disciplinary proceedings.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid said it would open disciplinary proceedings against midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni following a training ground clash on Thursday that left Valverde needing hospital treatment for a head injury; Valverde said the altercation caused him to accidentally hit a table, not that his team-mate struck him.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in hospital with stitches for a facial wound following a clash with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni after Thursday's training session. The two players had rowed on Wednesday and their argument continued during and after Thursday's session, with Spanish media reporting the injury occurred in the dressing room.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, sidelined with a hamstring injury, has faced criticism from supporters after taking a holiday in Sardinia during rest days granted by the club. Some fans are calling for him to leave, and an online petition urges Madrid fans to voice their discontent ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during a 1-1 draw at Real Betis and was substituted in the final 10 minutes; the problem does not appear serious pending further tests.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →