The Spanish newspaper 'Marca' revealed an unprecedented state of tension within Real Madrid due to the situation of Federico Valverde, following his exclusion and lack of reliance on him in the team's match against Kairat Almaty in the Champions League.

Valverde's absence sparked controversy, especially after his striking statements at the press conference prior to the match, where he said: 'I wasn't made to play as a right-back', indicating his unwillingness to play in that position.

The newspaper noted that Valverde was among the players warming up during the Kairat Almaty match, but he did not actually participate in the warm-up, instead standing with his hands behind his back while looking at the pitch, a situation that prompted his teammate Jude Bellingham to approach him and engage in a short conversation.

The newspaper added that the player was displeased with Alonso's decision not to rely on him against Kairat, which could signal a potential conflict within the locker room, especially since Valverde is considered one of the team's leaders.