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Atlético Madrid mocks Real Madrid's handling of Fede Valverde's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Atlético Madrid mocks Real Madrid's handling of Fede Valverde's injury

Summary

Atlético Madrid's social media team has publicly taunted Real Madrid regarding Federico Valverde's recovery from a Grade 3 ankle sprain. Valverde was initially set to miss at least a month after suffering the injury during the Madrid Derby, but he has returned to fitness in under three weeks. Atlético tweeted a sarcastic congratulations, suggesting Valverde's quick recovery defied medical expectations. Real Madrid is scheduled to play Villarreal on Saturday evening at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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•Atlético Madrid made a sarcastic social media post about Valverde's recovery.
•Valverde was expected to be sidelined for at least a month.
•The injury happened during the Madrid Derby against Lee Kang-in.
•Real Madrid plays Villarreal on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético in public dig at Real Madrid over Fede Valverde: ‘We want to congratulate you’

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The social media team at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have caused quite the stir across the Spanish media late on Friday evening. This comes courtesy of a post taking firm aim at arch rivals Real ...
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