Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni involved in second training ground clash
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Real Madrid players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a physical altercation in the dressing room following a training session, with Valverde sustaining a head injury and requiring hospital assessment.
- The conflict began with a strong tackle by Valverde on Tchouameni during training, escalating into a verbal and then physical fight afterward in the changing room.
- Real Madrid has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players and will announce the outcomes after completing internal procedures.
- The incident has reportedly upset the club’s general manager, Jose Angel Sanchez, especially as it occurred just days before the crucial Clasico match against Barcelona, which could decide the La Liga title.
- This altercation adds to recent tensions within the team, following previous disputes involving players Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe, although no sanctions were imposed in those cases.
