Real Madrid Brawl Has Consequences: Valverde and Tchouameni Learn Their Fate

Tchouameni and Valverde appeared before Real Madrid's internal disciplinary committee on Friday. "During their appearance, the players expressed full remorse for what transpired and apologized to each other. Furthermore, they apologized to the club, their teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans, and both agreed to accept any sanction the club deemed appropriate."

"Under these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a financial penalty of 500,000 euros on each player, thereby concluding the relevant internal proceedings," Real Madrid stated in an official announcement. The players received only financial, not sporting, sanctions.

According to AFP, Valverde sustained a head injury during the incident and faces a forced absence from the pitch. "Following tests conducted by Real Madrid's medical team on our player Fede Valverde, he has been diagnosed with a craniocerebral trauma. Valverde is at home and in good condition. He will require 10 to 14 days of rest, as per medical protocols for this diagnosis," the Spanish club announced on Thursday. No injury was reported for the 26-year-old French international, Tchouameni.

Spanish media reported that Valverde refused to shake Tchouameni's hand on Thursday and later fouled him in training. Their conflict escalated in the locker room, where the players continued a heated exchange. Valverde was injured and required hospital treatment.

The Uruguayan international, who was accompanied to a hospital near the Valdebebas training complex by coach Alvaro Arbeloa, needed several stitches to treat a facial wound.

According to Marca, Valverde's facial wound was caused unintentionally and not directly by a punch from Tchouameni. The newspaper reported that tension is high within the team, with "differences between players evident and some barely communicating at all."

Two weeks prior, defenders Antonio Rüdiger and Alvaro Carreras reportedly also had a conflict.