The Real locker room found the culprit for the chaos in the team » A harsh punishment is expected
Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, 08 May 2026, 15:26 / Updated Friday, 08 May 2026 15:27
The tension in the locker room real madrid does not calm down after the fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. Unpleasant details come to light every day, not only because of their conflict, but also because of the chaotic atmosphere generated in the team. It seems that in the opinion of colleagues, the Uruguayan is to blame for this situation.
Tchouameni attended training as normal on Friday, but Real Madrid have initiated disciplinary proceedings against both players. Valverde, who suffered a head injury during the altercation, will be unavailable for the next two weeks. The Uruguayan claims that he was not hit or hit anyone, but that he slipped, but this statement contradicts all other reports of the incident.
Valverde, found guilty by colleagues in the Real locker room
The 27-year-old emerged from this incident as a big loser in many ways. In addition to the injury, Valverde received harsh criticism for the statement he published, which is contradictory in places.
Radio “Cadena SER”, quoted by sportal.blic.rs, mentions that many Real Madrid players believe Valverde crossed the line in his behavior towards the Frenchman, constantly accusing him of leaking the story to the media. Although they do not justify Tchouameni's behavior, they say they are much more disappointed with Valverde's.
The publication “The Athletic” confirms these claims and adds that Valverde has been “like this all year” and that his attitude was “unworthy of a captain”message received from several sources.
Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde
Valverde is expected to receive a harsher punishment
It seems that the club is also more disappointed with Valverde than with Tchouameni. While both are expected to be fined, early indications suggest that Valverde's punishment could be more severe. Being vice-captain adds more responsibility to his role in the dressing room, so he should not have been involved in such an incident.
With Dani Carvajal, the captain, out injured, after coach Alvaro Arbeloa, Valverde was theoretically the highest authority figure present at training on Thursday. It seems unlikely that Valverde will play again this season.
For Real Madrid, the duel with Barcelona follows, from La Liga. “El Clasico” will be played on May 10, from 22:00, at Camp Nou.
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