Tensions Finally Erupt at the Bernabéu! Franco Mastantuono Argues Over a Free Kick, Endrick Loses His Cool and Throws a Bottle, While the “Model Student” of the Ancelotti Era Finally Dares to Confront Xabi Alonso Face to Face!

Real Madrid keeps winning, and the Bernabéu still shines like a cathedral of football glory. But behind the bright lights and relentless victories, cracks are beginning to show. Beneath the surface of success, signs of frustration, ego, and internal conflict are emerging — and all roads lead to one man: Xabi Alonso. The former midfield maestro, now coach, is facing his first true power test at the world’s most demanding club.

It started innocently enough — or so it seemed. During the recent match against Getafe, 18-year-old Argentine sensation Franco Mastantuono argued with David Alaba over who should take a free kick. It was a small moment, but one loaded with meaning. Under Carlo Ancelotti, such scenes were unthinkable. The Italian’s calm paternal aura kept every ego in check. But under Alonso, the atmosphere has shifted. In just two months, Mastantuono’s youthful confidence has morphed into visible defiance — a red flag for a coach who values order over flair.

Things escalated quickly. When Alonso substituted Mastantuono in the 55th minute, the teenager’s body language said it all — a cold stare, a slight shake of the head, the simmering frustration of a player unused to being disciplined. It was the first time Alonso had taken him off that early, and sources close to the team said the Basque manager’s icy expression afterward “spoke louder than words.” As one insider told Cadena COPE: “No one is untouchable at the Bernabéu — not the veterans, not the prodigies.”

But Mastantuono’s outburst was only the beginning. Later that same evening, Endrick — another young star brimming with potential — let his emotions boil over. After warming up for nearly twenty minutes, he watched as Brahim Díaz was called to replace him instead. Furious, the Brazilian kicked a water bottle and stormed back to the bench. Alonso’s response was swift and brutal: he used his final substitution to bring on academy player Gonzalo García, leaving Endrick glued to the sidelines. The message was clear — no tantrums will go unpunished.

Within hours, Spanish media began circulating rumors of a possible loan move for Endrick in the January transfer window, with Real Sociedad and Valencia reportedly interested. To outsiders, these incidents might seem isolated. But to those within the club, they form a pattern — small cracks hinting at deeper tension. The shift from Ancelotti’s warmth to Alonso’s steel is testing the locker room’s limits.

Unlike his predecessor, Alonso rarely smiles. He doesn’t hug his players or engage in emotional theatrics. His vision is pure discipline — every player a cog in a perfectly structured tactical machine. For him, beauty lies in balance, not freedom. But in a dressing room full of global superstars, that philosophy breeds friction. Real Madrid has always been an orchestra of egos, and not everyone plays well under a conductor who demands silence.

Even Eduardo Camavinga, once considered the “model student” under Ancelotti, has started to voice his frustrations. In a recent interview with Téléfoot, the French international made his stance clear: “I can play anywhere, but not forever. I’m not a left-back — I’m a midfielder.” It was a polite but firm challenge — a rare public disagreement from a usually quiet player. His words echoed Fede Valverde’s earlier complaints about being used as a right-back. When multiple key players start questioning their roles, it’s a sign the internal harmony is faltering.

Still, to be fair, there’s no open rebellion yet. The team continues to win, topping La Liga and dominating in Europe. But football success is fragile — it’s not just about the scoreboard. True stability comes from unity, and at Real Madrid, unity is slowly being tested. The Bernabéu remains calm on the outside, but behind closed doors, the pressure is mounting.

Sources close to the squad say several younger players feel “suffocated” by Alonso’s style — his obsession with precision, his lack of emotional warmth, his relentless expectations. Where Ancelotti was a father figure, Alonso is a stern schoolmaster. And when you’re managing a dressing room filled with stars who are used to admiration, that approach can quickly turn admiration into resentment.

But it’s also true that Real Madrid is in a period of transformation. Players like Mastantuono and Endrick represent the club’s future, and Alonso knows that if he doesn’t shape them early, he could lose control later. Building a dynasty requires discipline, not charm. Every great empire is founded on conflict before stability. The real question is whether Alonso can channel this internal turbulence into motivation — or whether it will explode into full-blown mutiny.

Real Madrid keeps winning, but victory doesn’t always mean peace. The Bernabéu has seen rebellions before — and some of them ended in triumph. Xabi Alonso’s reign is still young, but the challenge is already clear: can he keep this star-studded ship on course, or will the same brilliance that fuels his success also spark his downfall?