Real Madrid: Valverde and Tchouaméni Involved in a Clash Ahead of El Clásico, Club Will Take Action

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Shocking news came from Real Madrid CF after two of their key midfielders, Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, were involved in a serious altercation.

The incident happened during a first-team training session and continued into the dressing room.

The incident resulted in Valverde suffering a head injury and ruling him out of the crucial El Clásico match against Barcelona.

The heated altercation took place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the club's training facility.

Real Madrid CF immediately took action by opening disciplinary proceedings against both players.

This incident comes amidst a difficult season for Real Madrid CF, where they are likely to end their second consecutive season without a trophy.

A "toxic" atmosphere in the dressing room has been reported, with other incidents involving players such as Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras, as well as Kylian Mbappé.

Official Statement

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 7, 2026

The first incident reportedly happened on Wednesday during a Real Madrid CF training session, where Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni were involved in an argument that spilled into the dressing room.

Teammates had to intervene to separate the two as they pushed each other.

Tensions escalated 24 hours later, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, when Valverde refused to shake Tchouaméni's hand.

Valverde accused Tchouaméni of leaking their previous altercation to the media.

Tchouaméni denied the accusation, but Valverde continued to press his charges.

Due to the persistent pressure, Tchouaméni pushed Valverde, causing the Uruguayan midfielder to fall and hit his head on the corner of a table.

The incident left Valverde with a laceration to his head, with some reports suggesting the incident happened in the dressing room.

Real Madrid CF released an official statement on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, confirming the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following an incident during a training session.

The club stated that it would announce the outcome of the proceedings once internal procedures were completed.

Valverde was immediately taken to the medical department at Valdebebas and then to the nearby Blua Sanitas Valdebebas Hospital for treatment.

He received stitches for the laceration.

A medical statement from Real Madrid CF confirmed that Valverde had been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma, or head injury.

Although he is in good condition at home, Valverde will require between 10 and 14 days of rest, as per the medical protocol for this diagnosis.

This injury automatically rules Valverde out of the highly anticipated El Clásico match against Barcelona on Sunday.

Federico Valverde later released a statement on social media on Thursday evening, apologizing to Real Madrid CF and its supporters for the incident.

He denied hitting or striking his teammate, although he acknowledged an altercation.

Valverde explained that his injury was caused by accidentally falling and hitting his head on a table.

He also expressed his frustration with the team's situation and admitted that his anger led him to argue with his teammate.

The Uruguayan midfielder reiterated his willingness to accept any punishment imposed by Real Madrid CF.

The club has not yet announced specific sanctions, but reports indicate that both players could face severe punishment.

Potential sanctions could include suspensions of 3-10 matches and salary deductions if the offense is deemed serious.

If the incident is deemed particularly serious, the punishment could be 11-20 matches, and Real Madrid CF may even have grounds for dismissal.