Real Madrid Opens Disciplinary Case After Valverde Injury

Real Madrid has initiated a disciplinary case after midfielder Federico Valverde was injured during a training ground incident involving teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. The clash occurred on Wednesday, May 7, leading to Valverde requiring hospital treatment for a facial wound that necessitated stitches.

The club confirmed that Valverde sustained a head injury and is expected to be sidelined for two weeks, which will rule him out of the upcoming La Liga match against Barcelona on Sunday, a critical game as Madrid trails Barcelona by 11 points. Valverde expressed regret over the media coverage of the incident on Instagram, emphasizing that the injury was accidental and not the result of a punch.

The situation has caused tension within the team, especially as they face the prospect of a second consecutive season without a major trophy.