Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has addressed recent reports of dressing room tension by confirming an altercation with teammate Antonio Rudiger took place earlier this year.
The 22-year-old left-back, who rejoined the club from Benfica last summer, posted on social media that the matter was isolated and has since been settled. Carreras stated his commitment to Real Madrid remains strong and described his relationship with the squad as positive overall.
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Real Madrid is facing significant challenges ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester City, compounded by recent league defeats and multiple player absences. The team suffered a 1-0 loss to Getafe, falling four points behind Barcelona in LaLiga, while suspensions and injuries threaten their squad depth. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa emphasized the need to avoid such setbacks as preparations intensify for the first leg on March 11.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has pushed back against his reputation as a hot-head, insisting his intensity is key to his success. The 33-year-old acknowledged moments where he crossed the line but highlighted his discipline over the years. Rudiger spoke ahead of important club games and the World Cup with Germany.
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Following Real Madrid's 0:1 defeat to Getafe, Getafe defender Diego Rico accused Real player Antonio Rüdiger of intentionally kneeing him in the face. The incident occurred in the first half while Rico was on the ground. Rico voiced strong criticism in an interview.
Vinicius Junior scored a brace, including a penalty, as 10-man Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-2 against Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga derby at Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026. Federico Valverde added a goal before his late red card, cutting leaders Barcelona's advantage to four points after Barca's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
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David Ferrer has commended Carlos Alcaraz for his professional approach to parting ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. The world No. 1 has remained undefeated in 2026, securing victories at the Australian Open and Qatar Open. Ferrer highlights Alcaraz's emotional maturity as a key factor in his strong start to the season.
Real Madrid's winless run across competitions reached three matches with a 1-1 La Liga draw against Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Friday. Federico Valverde scored in the 51st minute, but Thomas Lemar equalized 11 minutes later. The result leaves Madrid six points behind leaders Barcelona (with one more game played), while coach Álvaro Arbeloa criticized the referee and VAR over a late penalty claim on Kylian Mbappé, whose face was bloodied.
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In the latest buildup to Real Madrid's Champions League round-of-16 clash with Manchester City, coach Alvaro Arbeloa urged fearlessness despite ongoing injury woes. He highlighted the club's prestige and provided an upbeat update on Kylian Mbappe's knee recovery, amid tensions with France over his 2026 World Cup prep.