Training Ground Incident Escalates: Real Madrid Star Hospitalized

Pulse Sports Team 17:14 - 07 May 2026

Real Madrid footballers Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde reportedly had an altercation during Wednesday's training session as they prepared for Sunday's El Clásico against Barcelona. Their dispute continued into Thursday's training and subsequently in the locker room, where the players allegedly came to blows. Valverde sustained an injury and required hospital treatment. The information was reported by Marca.

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

According to Marca, Valverde's facial cut was accidental and not directly caused by a punch from Tchouameni. Neither Real Madrid management nor the agents of either player commented on the incident to AFP.