Real Madrid ends the season without a trophy, without peace and with a conflict that may lead to serious personnel decisions. After a 0-2 defeat against FC Barcelona, ​​the Royals lost their chance to win the Spanish championship, but the sports defeat is only part of the problem. There is a row in the background involving Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, and according to reports, some of the team’s leaders demand parting with the Uruguayan.

Real Madrid ends the season in an atmosphere of crisis

The 2025/2026 campaign may well be remembered at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as one of the most disappointing in years. Real Madrid did not win any trophy, Xabi Alonso lost his job, and the team that was supposed to fight for everything was plunged into sporting and internal problems. Even before the season, such a scenario would have seemed almost unrealistic, because Florentino Pérez’s club is usually able to react to difficult moments before they get out of control. This time, however, things have gone very far.

The final sporting blow was Sunday’s 0-2 defeat against FC Barcelona. After this match, Real lost their mathematical chances for the Spanish championship, and the rival from Catalonia could celebrate the advantage at the most important moment of the season. However, El Clásico itself was not the only topic. The events preceding the match aroused much more emotions, because the team was going into the hit after reports of a fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni.

Valverde’s fight with Tchouaméni and strong consequences

According to reports, a clash between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni occurred on Thursday before El Clásico. The conflict allegedly turned into a fight, after which the Uruguayan was hospitalized and was unable to play against FC Barcelona. This was a huge problem for the team, because Valverde has been one of the most important players of Real Madrid for years, and his intensity, versatility and experience in big matches usually gave the team a lot of stability.

Tchouaméni tried to calm the situation after the incident. In his message, he argued that the team remains a family in which misunderstandings may occur, but the team’s goals must be more important than private conflicts. The problem is that, according to information provided by Ramón Álvarez de Mon from Radio Marca, this version may be far from the atmosphere in the locker room. Real Madrid’s top players made it clear that they expected Valverde to leave.

Real Madrid stars want changes in the locker room?

If these reports are confirmed, Florentino Pérez will be in an extremely difficult position. Valverde is not a random player or one who can be easily dismissed without consequences. He is 27 years old, has been a member of the first team for a long time and for years has been a symbol of commitment and readiness to play in several positions. In many moments, he was considered a player on whom Real’s midfield could be built for the coming seasons.

On the other hand, the club cannot ignore the position of other leaders if the conflict has indeed become so serious. Real Madrid’s dressing room is based on great personalities, and the disruption of the hierarchy after a disastrous season may only deepen the crisis. Pérez will have to assess whether it is possible to rebuild relationships within the team or whether a radical cut is needed. In practice, this may mean a choice between Valverde and a group of players who no longer see a place for him in the team.

Florentino Pérez faces one of the most difficult decisions

Real Madrid is entering a summer that may determine the shape of the team for the next few years. The lack of trophies usually means transfers, settlements and changes in the hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabéu. This time the matter is even more complicated, because it is not only about results, but also about the cohesion of the locker room. Selling Valverde would be painful from a sports perspective, but leaving him against the will of some of the stars could divide the team even more.

The coming weeks will show whether the information about the Uruguayan’s request to leave will turn into a real transfer move. One thing is certain: a season without a trophy and with conflict between important players requires a reaction. Real Madrid cannot afford to enter the next competition with an atmosphere that already looks like one of the club’s biggest problems.