The corridors of the Santiago Bernabeu are thick with tension and whispers of betrayal as GoalZaza can exclusively report that six senior members of t...
The corridors of the Santiago Bernabeu are thick with tension and whispers of betrayal as GoalZaza can exclusively report that six senior members of the Real Madrid first team have completely severed direct communication with manager Alvaro Arbeloa. With only days remaining before the final El Clasico of the campaign at the Spotify Camp Nou, the White House finds itself in a state of open rebellion. The lion's share of the blame for this sorry state of affairs falls squarely on the shoulders of the former defender turned coach, whose side has stumbled and stuttered through a most disappointing season. Victory on Sunday is no longer a matter of pride; it is a stark necessity to avoid the dagger of a trophyless campaign being plunged into the hearts of the Madrid faithful. The powers that be within the club are now forced to confront a mutiny in the dressing room, a situation that threatens to unravel what little cohesion remains in the squad. The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, though not involved in this particular Madrid drama, will watch with keen interest as the Super Eagles talisman knows all too well the price of internal discord at the highest level. For now, Arbeloa must find a way to rally his men, to coax a performance from players who have apparently turned their backs on his leadership. In the scheme of things, this Sunday's clash at Barcelona will determine not just the fate of the season but perhaps the future of the manager himself.
