
Real Madrid faces internal tensions despite recent victories, highlighted by a bust-up involving Arbeloa and Mbappé. The countdown to the World Cup adds to the intensity of the situation.
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Friday is shaping up to be intense, especially with everything happening around Real Madrid and with an atmosphere that is hard to breathe in.
Not even victory is enough to calm things down at a Real Madrid side that remains a powder keg behind closed doors. The latest incident involves Arbeloa and Mbappé, who spoke in the mixed zone and said he is the coach’s fourth-choice forward.
The world runners-up have announced their final squad for a World Cup in which they hope to return to the top. Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé, Cherki, Tchouaméni, Saliba, Konaté, Upamecano and company are all set for the tournament.
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Arbeloa and Mbappé had a public disagreement, with Mbappé stating he is the coach’s fourth-choice forward.
The atmosphere at Real Madrid is tense, described as a 'powder keg' despite the team's recent victories.
The countdown to the World Cup adds pressure on Real Madrid players as they navigate internal conflicts and prepare for international duties.

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