What Really Happened Between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid Training?

The confrontation was severe enough that Valverde had to be taken to the hospital to receive stitches for a facial cut. He was also seen leaving in a wheelchair after experiencing a bout of dizziness.

​In response to the chaos, several players reportedly asked coach Álvaro Arbeloa to cancel Friday’s training to allow emotions to settle, but the request was denied. 

Club president Florentino Pérez is expected to take disciplinary action against both players, which could include heavy fines and suspensions. 

With only a few games left in the season, there is a real possibility that neither player will appear on the pitch again this year, leaving the team’s lineup in doubt for the upcoming Clásico.

Recent reports from ESPN highlight even more friction within the squad after Antonio Rüdiger lost his temper during a training session at Valdebebas.

While the network didn’t initially name the other player involved in the heated exchange, Álvaro Carreras later released a statement confirming that he was the teammate who had the run-in with the defender.

Beyond the issues between players, the coaching staff is also facing internal pressure. ESPN noted several arguments over the last few weeks involving manager Álvaro Arbeloa and his squad. These disagreements reportedly included clashes with Dani Ceballos and Raúl Asencio, suggesting that the tension at the club is reaching every level of the team.