Real Madrid midfield duo leave last season’s controversy behind them

Real Madrid's midfield duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have put aside their conflict from the previous season, according to recent reports. The Frenchman and the Uruguayan, who were embroiled in a heated argument during a training session in May, now appear to have reconciled. The incident escalated to the point where Valverde required hospital treatment for a head injury sustained in the confrontation.

However, the relationship between the two players seems to have been mended following their victory against Elche, where they started together for the first time since the dispute in May. Their on-field behavior - an embrace and high-five at the end of the match - provides clear evidence of the improved atmosphere within the Real Madrid dressing room under Jose Mourinho's leadership.

Mourinho, who returned to the club for his second tenure in the summer, had one of his top priorities as manager being to unify the squad, especially after reports of discord and discontent within the team during the previous campaign. While there is still work to be done, early indications suggest that Mourinho has managed to instill some order, discipline, and unity within the team, as evidenced by the post-match interaction between Tchouameni and Valverde.