Unbelievable: Franco Mastantuono gets upset over Florentino Pérez's major signing

Xabi Alonso isn't having an easy start to the season. The pressure of results is compounded by the management of a locker room that seems more divided every day.

The coach from Tolosa has to deal with the attitude of several players who haven't fully adapted to his way of working.

The cold relationship with figures like Fede Valverde or Rodrygo Goes is only part of a broader problem.

Tension is evident within the squad. The classic against Atlético de Madrid not only resulted in a painful defeat, but also exposed internal differences that threaten to break the group's stability.

Jealousy, rivalries, and arguments have arisen among teammates, complicating the work of a coach who's still establishing his project at Chamartín.

The most notorious case

One of the main sources of conflict is Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian has become the center of controversy due to his standoff with Mbappé in the battle to be the team's main reference.

This battle of egos is not only visible on the field, but also in the offices. The forward has refused to sign the contract renewal offered by Florentino Pérez, demanding to earn the same as the French "10".

The situation has caused discomfort among other key figures in the locker room. Rüdiger, Thibaut Courtois, and Dani Carvajal don't understand the privileges of the former Flamengo player or his behavior, which they accuse of harming the team more than helping it.

For Xabi Alonso, this scenario is an added headache. He has tried to send warnings, leaving the Brazilian on the bench against Oviedo and Marseille, but the response hasn't been the desired one.

A show in Kazakhstan

The match against Kairat Almaty was further proof of the discipline problems. The winger argued with Xabi Alonso after being substituted and left the field angrily, showing an attitude that doesn't help in a delicate moment.

The most striking thing is that he didn't just complain about the coach; he also pointed to a teammate. According to reports, Vinícius focused on Franco Mastantuono, reproaching him for excessive individualism in several plays.

The Argentine, recently arrived from River Plate, has had Alonso's trust and important minutes to speed up his adaptation. However, the lack of understanding with the "7" threatens to complicate his integration.

A necessary decision

Xabi Alonso will have to intervene firmly to prevent the situation from getting out of control. The coexistence between two generations of players is at stake, and the locker room needs unity to face the challenges of the season.

Warnings to the Brazilian have been repeated in recent weeks, but the incidents keep piling up. Now, the coach must find the formula so that individual egos don't hold the team back.

The aftermath of the classic and the internal problems are a dangerous combination. At Real Madrid, they know that if a solution isn't found soon, the results could suffer more than desired.