Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published on Thursday, 07 May 2026 22:57 / Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2026 22:59
real madrid confirmed, through an official statement, the opening of disciplinary proceedings against him Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, following the serious altercation that took place during training on Thursday.
The official confirmation came after several news outlets in Spain reported an explosive atmosphere in Real Madrid's dressing room. According to the Spanish press, the tension between the two midfielders began during training and culminated in a physical confrontation in the dressing room, even requiring the intervention of teammates.
Real Madrid, officially announced, after the conflict between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni
“Real Madrid CF informs that, following the events that took place this morning at the training of the main team, it has decided to open the appropriate disciplinary procedures against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni,” read the statement issued by the Madrid club.
The “Galacticians” also added: “the club will inform at the appropriate time about the resolutions of both procedures, once the appropriate internal procedures will be completed.”
Federico Valverde reportedly suffered a blow to the head during the incident and, according to Mundo Deportivo, will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after doctors advised him to be sidelined for at least a week.
The match between the two teams will take place on May 10, in Barcelona, and will start at 22:00.
Ahead of the match against their arch-rivals, Real Madrid are second in La Liga with 77 points, 11 behind their rivals. Barcelona's players can already celebrate the conquest of a new title, if they draw at least one in the derby.
