MADRID, Spain – Real Madrid has imposed a combined fine of one million euros on midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following a disciplinary hearing into a recent dressing room confrontation.
Okay News reports that both players appeared before an investigating officer on Friday, where they expressed regret and issued formal apologies to the club, their teammates, and the fans. The internal crisis was triggered by a heated argument that left Valverde with a head injury, which he claimed occurred after accidentally hitting a table during the row.
Medical reports confirmed that Valverde suffered a cranioencephalic trauma, sidelining him for the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. The club’s decision to fine each player 500,000 euros concludes the internal disciplinary proceedings, though the incident has highlighted growing tensions within the squad following a difficult season.
The fallout comes at a critical moment for the club, as they sit 11 points behind league leaders Barcelona. Reports from the Valdebebas training ground suggest the incident was viewed by staff as one of the most serious internal conflicts in recent years, adding to the pressure on head coach Álvaro Arbeloa.
With the financial sanctions now finalized, Real Madrid is looking to restore order ahead of their trip to the Nou Camp. Both players have pledged their full cooperation and readiness to move past the incident as the team attempts to navigate the final weeks of the campaign.
