Perse was furious: leaks about the team’s internal issues are more harmful to Real than any scandals involving players. Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, reacted strongly to the media attention surrounding the incident involving Federico Valverde and Olivier Texeira. He admitted that the situation within the team was indeed unpleasant, but he emphasized that the real damage was caused by the fact that such details were made public. “What happened was bad, but even worse is that it got into the media,” said Pérez. He noted that such situations occur within the team every year, but the media deliberately exaggerates them, turning them into major crises. “This happens every year, but the media turns it into a big scandal. Leaks are far more harmful to Real than any internal conflicts,” added Pérez. The club’s management has made it clear that keeping the dressing room secrets is a top priority. Speculating about the emotions of the players only hinders the coaching staff’s ability to work effectively.