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Real Madrid Star Carreras Denies Dressing Room Bust-Up Claims

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has denied reports of a dressing-room bust-up, calling recent claims about him false. The 23-year-old was reportedly struck by a teammate after arguments between La Liga games, but he says the incident is minor and resolved. Carreras was overlooked in Sunday's 2-0 win over Espanyol, with Fran Garcia preferred at left back. Real Madrid faces Barcelona in Sunday's Clasico, where a Madrid loss would crown Barcelona La Liga champion.

Key Points: Carreras Denies Real Madrid Dressing Room Bust-Up

  • Carreras denies dressing-room bust-up reports
  • Incident described as minor and resolved
  • Carreras overlooked for Espanyol win
  • Real Madrid faces Barcelona in crucial Clasico
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Football: Carreras denies reports of Real Madrid dressing-room bust-up

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras denies reports of a dressing-room fight with a teammate, calling the claims untrue as team faces Barcelona in Clasico.

"My commitment to this club and to the coaches has been absolute from day one and will continue to be so. - Alvaro Carreras"

Madrid, May 6

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has denied reports of a dressing-room bust-up, saying recent claims about him "do not correspond to reality". The 23-year-old, who joined from Benfica last summer, has fallen out of favour with coach Alvaro Arbeloa in recent weeks.

Spanish radio station Onda Cero reported that Carreras had been struck by a teammate following an argument between La Liga games against Alaves and Real Betis.

Carreras responded with a statement on social media. "In recent days, certain insinuations and comments have arisen about me that do not correspond to reality," he wrote. "My commitment to this club and to the coaches has been absolute from day one and will continue to be so.

"Regarding the incident with a teammate, it's a minor, isolated matter that's already been resolved. My relationship with the whole team is very good. Hala Madrid!"

Carreras was overlooked in Sunday's 2-0 win away to Espanyol, with Fran Garcia preferred at left back after Ferland Mendy suffered a season-ending muscle injury, Xinhua reports.

Garcia is expected to retain his place when Real Madrid faces Barcelona in Sunday's Clasico, where anything other than a Madrid win would see Barcelona crowned La Liga champion.

Real Madrid's campaign this season has been filled with inconsistency, disappointment and pressure, but recent revelations suggest the emotional atmosphere within the squad has also deteriorated significantly over the course of the year.

According to the latest reports from RMC Sport, as relayed by Defensa Central, the dressing room harmony has weakened, relationships between several key figures have become strained, and frustrations are no longer kept hidden.

Meanwhile, midfielder Dani Ceballos is now also dealing with physical problems after suffering discomfort in his right ankle. According to a report from MARCA, it has come to light that the Spanish midfielder trained individually indoors on Wednesday, working in the gym instead of joining the rest of the squad on the pitch.

But the reality is that Ceballos had already disappeared entirely from Arbeloa's plans long before the ankle discomfort emerged. The midfielder has not played a single minute since recovering from injury at the start of April, despite being medically available for selection.

- IANS

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Priya S
I don't understand why these European clubs always have such drama. In Indian football, when a player is out of favor, they just train quietly and wait for their chance. But here, even a minor argument becomes national news. Carreras seems like a professional though - his statement was mature.
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Vikram M
Arbeloa's management style is questionable. First he sidelines Ceballos completely, now Carreras has issues with teammates. The team has been inconsistent all season, and the dressing room atmosphere is clearly affecting performance. If Madrid loses to Barca this weekend, the pressure will be immense. They need to sort out these internal issues fast.
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Ananya R
Honestly, I feel bad for Carreras. He came from Benfica with high hopes, but things haven't worked out. At least he's handling this professionally, unlike some Indian cricketers who would have gone to the media right away. Hope he gets another chance soon. And about Ceballos - that's a worrying sign if the coach doesn't even consider him.
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Rohit P
I agree with Carreras - these reports are probably exaggerated. But there's no smoke without fire. Real Madrid's season has been dreadful by their standards, and when results go bad, relationships suffer. The Clasico this weekend will be interesting. If Madrid wins, it buys Arbeloa more time. If not, expect more such stories. Classic football politics.
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Kavya N
Reading this reminds me of how quickly things can change in football. One minute you're the new signing everyone's excited about, next minute you're denying dressing room fights. Carreras should focus on his game and ignore the noise. But honestly

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