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Madrid's shambolic fight club braced for Barcelona to land knockout blow
Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa is facing the bitterest of ends as faint hopes are set to be extinguished by fiercest rivals
TL;DR
- Internal conflict is rampant, with a fight between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni resulting in fines and disciplinary action.
- Players have shown a lack of commitment and dedication, with some accused of not caring and others falling out with coaching staff.
- The club's culture is described as one of entitlement, where talent alone is not enough, and effort and sacrifice are seemingly undervalued.
- Coaching instability has been a problem, with multiple coaches failing to achieve consistent success or change the team's culture.
- Real Madrid faces Barcelona in a critical match where a loss would likely see Barcelona win the league title.