Real Madrid players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reportedly involved in a heated bust-up in the club’s locker room that has led to the Uruguayan being treated in hospital.
Valverde is said to have suffered a cut to his head after hitting the table during a physical altercation with Madrid teammate Tchouameni.
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This is not the first time the pair have come to blows, according to Marca, but it seems to be the most serious incident yet, with a maximum punishment thought to be awaiting the players.
See below for more information on the Valverde-Tchouameni fight
? AMPLIACIÓN | Nueva pelea entre Fede Valverde y Aurelien Tchouaméni en el vestuario del Real Madrid: el uruguayo acabó en el hospital con una brecha
? El club blanco ha abierto expediente a ambos jugadores tras el incidentehttps://t.co/8RtNjKVmLt
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) May 7, 2026
It seems disciplinary proceedings are now set to go ahead, with this really being far from what Real Madrid needed after some disappointing results in a frustrating season, and with a huge game against rivals Barcelona coming up next.
Kylian Mbappe sees the funny side as Real Madrid descends into chaos
At least Kylian Mbappe seemed in a good mood as he was pictured laughing on his way out of Real Madrid training today.
See below for footage originally captured by El Chiringuito, which shows Mbappe in good spirits despite the apparent chaos unfolding behind the scenes…
After what was supposedly a tense day at #RealMadrid, Kylian Mbappe left the training ground in a perfectly good mood. pic.twitter.com/nPC5c9M5LN
— Football España (@footballespana_) May 7, 2026
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