Real Madrid announce punishment for Fede Valverde & Aurélien Tchouaméni

Real Madrid announced internal sanctions on Friday, May 8, 2026, for midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following a physical altercation at the club's Valdebebas training ground the previous day. The pair came to blows in the dressing room after a tense training session, resulting in Valverde requiring hospital treatment for stitches to a cut on his head. The incident drew widespread attention across Europe before the club confirmed punitive measures for both players.