Real Madrid veteran has no conflict with Arbeloa despite limited role – report | OneFootball

Even as Real Madrid continue to string together a series of wins in La Liga, the chatter around the club is still dominated by a myriad of issues.

One of them revolves around Dani Carvajal, who has curiously been a mere spectator for Real Madrid even after returning to the first-team setup at the start of the year.

Since the turn of the year, Carvajal has yet to play even a single minute in La Liga, and the player was left disappointed once again as new manager Alvaro Arbeloa left him on the bench against Valencia.

The lack of game-time has led to reports of a potential rift growing between Carvajal and Arbeloa, with speculation suggesting that the two hardly even talk.

No conflict with Arbeloa

However, a recent report from COPE has offered a fresh update on Carvajal’s situation at Real Madrid, clarifying that there is no feud with Arbeloa.

What’s happening with Carvajal at Real Madrid? (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)

Although recent reports suggest otherwise, the veteran defender has no rift with the coach and is ready to prove himself to Arbeloa.

Carvajal, for his part, believes he is ready for some action after spending a month trying to recover from his fitness woes.

Arbeloa, on the other hand, wants the Spaniard to have a more conservative outlook and is being cautious about his fitness, knowing another relapse could potentially end his season.

In the background, Carvajal is fighting to save his Real Madrid career, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

He also wants to be a part of the Spain team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente considers Carvajal a guaranteed starter, but his chances could depend on his game-time at Real Madrid during the second half of the season.