The full story behind Real Madrid midfielder’s falling out with Arbeloa

He explained the situation as a way of ensuring it would not affect the group, as he has great respect for his teammates. The squad received the unexpected news, but so many things have happened this season that nothing comes as a surprise anymore.

Arbeloa has had a falling out with Ceballos. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The confrontation on Thursday was not the first between Arbeloa and Ceballos. They had already clashed in the past, and that unresolved tension ultimately led to last week’s breakdown, when everything finally escalated.

No way back

Real Madrid, for their part, were informed the development. They wanted to avoid creating another internal issue, but the club chose to respect the coach’s decision, as they usually do in these situations.

Not only that, there was no attempt from either side to conceal or soften the reality. Beyond the specific incident, some within the club believe Ceballos may have provoked a conflict with a view to the future, in order to facilitate a departure and justify his lack of playing time.

From the player’s perspective, the situation had become so difficult that he could not continue until the end of the season.

Ceballos has not played a single minute since returning from injury at the beginning of April and will not play again. Under contract until 2027, the midfielder is clear that this is his final year at the club.

Real Madrid share that view and now only an agreement remains. Ceballos’ departure will free up salary space and create room for new signings or for the consolidation of young talents who have impressed this season and fit the club’s plans.