Tension has reportedly erupted inside the Real Madrid camp after a heated confrontation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni allegedly escalated into a serious dressing room fight that left the Uruguayan midfielder needing hospital treatment.
According to reports from Spain, the dispute began during Wednesday’s training session after a tough challenge sparked an argument between both players. The disagreement reportedly continued into the dressing room, where teammates had to step in to separate them.
The situation is said to have worsened on Thursday, with sources within the club describing the latest confrontation as “very serious.” Reports claim Valverde refused to shake Tchouameni’s hand upon arriving at training, further increasing tensions within the squad.
During the altercation, Valverde allegedly suffered a cut after being accidentally struck during the scuffle. The injury reportedly forced him to seek treatment at a hospital emergency unit.
Real Madrid later confirmed that disciplinary proceedings had been opened against both players following the incident.
In a statement, the club said disciplinary measures would be taken after internal investigations are completed.
The unrest comes amid growing tension inside the Madrid dressing room, with reports suggesting several players are no longer on good terms with each other or with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe was spotted leaving the Valdebebas training complex smiling and laughing shortly after news of the incident emerged. The French star has also faced scrutiny in recent days over his trip to Sardinia while recovering from injury.
Mbappe recently returned to training after missing games due to a muscle problem, but reports in Spain claim some teammates were unhappy with the timing of his holiday.
The atmosphere around the club has become increasingly tense as Real Madrid prepare for a crucial El Clasico clash against Barcelona this weekend, with defeat potentially handing their rivals the La Liga title.