The relationship between Álvaro Arbeloa and a group of Real Madrid players has broken down entirely, according to GiveMeSport, which reports that six members of the squad are refusing to speak to him.
GiveMeSport does not name the players involved, nor does it detail the circumstances that led to the reported estrangement. The publication states only that the rupture is complete, suggesting the situation has passed the point of ordinary dressing-room friction.
Arbeloa spent the most significant years of his playing career at Real Madrid, winning multiple La Liga titles and a Champions League during a spell that ran until 2015. He has since moved into coaching and administrative roles within the club's structure, meaning any breakdown of this kind would carry institutional as well as sporting weight.
Real Madrid have not issued any public comment on the matter, and the identities of the six players cited by GiveMeSport remain unconfirmed. Without those details, the full picture of how serious or widespread the discord may be is difficult to assess.
The story is likely to develop as more information emerges, but for now the reportable facts remain narrow.