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Real Madrid veteran determined to fight for his future at club
Dani Carvajal finds himself in unfamiliar territory this season, struggling for minutes at Real Madrid and not a regular in the Spain national team squad.
Both Real Madrid and the Spain national football team have relied on the 34-year-old veteran as a key figure in every sense for years. His contributions on the pitch, combined with the qualities he brings as captain, have made him indispensable.
Now, however, the situation is different. With his contract at Real Madrid expiring on June 30, the right-back is staring at an uncertain future, while his spot in the Spain squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy.
Carvajal not giving up
According to AS, though, Carvajal remains determined not to give up and will do everything possible to prove that he deserves to continue for another season at Real Madrid and a place in the Spain squad at the FIFA World Cup.
Carvajal understands that he must wait for his moment. Without concrete communication from the Merengues thus far, he knows from the experiences of his former teammates that decisions regarding renewals must come from the club itself.
He witnessed this with Nacho Fernandez, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric, Real Madrid legends who have departed the club in the past few years. These are weeks of uncertainty, but Carvajal is aware that patience is required.
The only option available to the club captain is to continue training and working in order to earn an opportunity and demonstrate that his physical condition is at the required level.
The academy graduate has built his career on overcoming difficult situations. He has never given up and has always trusted his abilities, an approach he continues to follow.
With seven matches remaining and just over a month of competition left, Carvajal is determined to convince Alvaro Arbeloa and Real Madrid that he deserves to continue.
Situation with Spain
The World Cup is the other major concern for Carvajal. Before the most recent squad announcement in March, he knew he would not be selected, but he also understood that he still had time to secure a place for the World Cup.
Manager Luis de la Fuente has consistently viewed both Carvajal and Rodri as special cases due to their importance to the national team.
For this reason, the Real Madrid defender received a call from the RFEF headquarters in March, where he was informed that he still had an opportunity, if he were to play several matches in the final stretch of the season.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
