Real Madrid continued their winning streak in La Liga with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Valencia on Matchday 23, maintaining pressure on Barcelona in the title race. The Royal Club now sits in second place with 57 points, while Valencia remains in 17th place with 23 points, keeping the title race wide open.
However, what was not on the pitch was the palpable tension in the Real Madrid dressing room. According to Spanish media outlet Defensa Central, captain Dani Carvajal was furious after being left out of the starting lineup, despite being fully fit, in favor of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been sidelined for an extended period due to injury.
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Carvajal expressed his displeasure openly, emphasizing his desire to play to maintain his fitness ahead of the World Cup with Spain this summer. He fears that his continued exclusion from the squad could influence La Roja coach Luis de la Fuente’s selections and jeopardize his inclusion in the World Cup squad.
A source within the club confirmed that Carvajal is demanding an official explanation from coach Álvaro Arbeloa regarding his exclusion from the squad, pointing to his significant contributions to Real Madrid, including six Champions League titles, which entitle him to participate in every crucial match.
While Real Madrid continues to shine on the pitch, the disagreements surrounding squad selection remain a focus of public and media attention, especially with the crucial stages of the league season approaching and World Cup preparations underway. The team needs to strike a balance between technical performance and the stability of its key players.
