Valverde Denies Tchouameni Clash Ahead of El Clásico

Federico Valverde, a midfielder for Real Madrid, has dismissed rumors regarding a clash with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of the El Clásico. Reports emerged from Spanish media suggesting a heated verbal disagreement during training, which allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation.

Valverde clarified that he suffered a minor cut on his forehead after accidentally hitting a table during the incident, which required a routine hospital visit. He strongly rejected claims of a fight, emphasizing that the situation was misrepresented and exaggerated.

Valverde is expected to miss the upcoming El Clásico due to a concussion, with an estimated recovery time of 10 to 14 days. Real Madrid has not provided further public comments on the disciplinary matter, stating that updates will be released once internal procedures are complete.