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Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, running stats, and divisive Pintus
Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, running stats, and divisive Pintus
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Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 4-0 on November 9 but the game summed up their misfortunes this season. They won, but three players were injured, adding to a growing injury list, which has caused friction inside the dressing room.

Among other things, The Athletic has learned:

Physical trainer Antonio Pintus has become a divisive figure behind the scenes
There is disagreement among coaches over the importance of players’ running stats
Coach Francesco Mauri has displayed temperamental behaviour beside and off the pitch
Sources close to Pintus blame Madrid’s injury problems on several factors
Guillermo Rai and Mario Cortegana explain the internal divisions behind the scenes in a fascinating piece, below.

Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, concerns over running stats and divisive Pintus
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Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, concerns over running stats and divisive Pintus

Max Mathews
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Max Mathews
Live Reporter

Last time out: Real Madrid
Last time out: Real Madrid
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It was exactly what the doctor ordered for injury-hit Real Madrid on Sunday: a comfortable 3-0 away win, three points, and a clean sheet, at Leganes.

Kylian Mbappe struck just before the break, and after half-time Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham extended the lead for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who had youth player Rodrigo Asencio at centre-half and midfielder Valverde at right-back.

As the Totally podcast crew mentioned, the result sees Real Madrid lie second in La Liga, a point ahead of city rivals Atletico and four points behind leaders Barcelona, with a game in hand on both.