Real Madrid is experiencing a state of controversy regarding the situation of captain Dani Carvajal, amidst reports by the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" about noticeable tension in his relationship with coach Álvaro Arbeloa, reflecting an unstable situation within the team.

According to the same source, Dani Carvajal, who is 34 years old, is not going through his best period, as he is no longer a regular first-choice in the lineup, at a time when the coaching staff prefers to rely on another player in the right-back position.

Reports indicate discussions about the background of this tension, linked to a previous period when Carvajal and Arbeloa were teammates on the team. During that time, Arbeloa was benched in favor of Carvajal, although there is no official confirmation of these accounts.

The newspaper explained that Carvajal did not start as a main player in the Alaves match and only participated in the final minutes, a decision that raised many questions about his current status within the team, especially as the captain of Real Madrid.

Carvajal's contract with Real Madrid expires next June, with anticipation regarding his future. Opinions within the club vary between allowing the player the freedom to decide whether to stay or leave, and another approach that is not inclined to offer a one-year renewal.

In light of these circumstances, Carvajal's situation within Real Madrid remains unclear, while reports suggest potential changes in the upcoming phase.