Tension appears to be rising inside the Real Madrid dressing room as reports continue to suggest that not all players are adapting well to Xabi Alonso’s management style.
The Spanish coach, who took over with a reputation for discipline and intensity, has already begun reshaping the squad’s internal hierarchy, a move that has not gone down smoothly with some of the club’s key figures.
Among those most affected is Rodrygo, a player who once enjoyed near-untouchable status under the previous regime.
Since Alonso’s arrival, however, Rodrygo has seen his role become increasingly uncertain.
The Brazilian forward has found himself spending more time on the bench, often rotated or deployed in unfamiliar positions, an issue that has reportedly frustrated him.
Despite his limited minutes at the club level, Rodrygo was still called up to the Brazil national team for the current international break.
But even while representing his country, the situation surrounding the Real Madrid stars continues to draw attention.
Cold meeting between Militao and Rodrygo
Mirad el saludo tan frío entre Rodrygo y Militao
Estos dos no se pueden ni ver
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— Gravesen (@GravesenFunado) November 12, 2025
With several Madrid players featuring for Brazil, including Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr, every small gesture between them is being closely watched by fans and the media.
A particularly awkward moment captured on camera during Brazil’s recent training camp in London has added fuel to the rumours of tension.
When Militao arrived to join the national team squad, he was seen greeting his teammates warmly, except for Rodrygo.
In the clip, the forward barely looks at the defender, offering only a half-hearted handshake before turning away.
That brief but uncomfortable exchange quickly spread across social media, with fans speculating about a possible rift not just between the two Brazilians, but within the wider Real Madrid group.
The gesture, though subtle, has intensified discussion about the fragile atmosphere in Madrid’s dressing room and whether Alonso’s leadership style may be contributing to it.
While nothing has been said about the matter so far, it could be argued that the event could have been blown out of proportion for no reason at all since the two see each other every day.