Fede Valverde plays through injury in Real Madrid's El Clasico victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Fede Valverde played 62 minutes of high-intensity football with a leg injury, helping Real Madrid secure a 2-1 win against Barcelona in El Clasico on October 26, 2026. Valverde's relentless pressing was crucial for Madrid, enabling them to control central areas before he was substituted due to precautionary reasons. Manager Jose Mourinho praised Valverde for his self-sacrifice and mental toughness, while Valverde expressed satisfaction in the team's success over personal pain. The victory marks Real Madrid's fifth consecutive win across all competitions as they prepare for their next match against Santander next Sunday.
- •Real Madrid defeats Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou.
- •Fede Valverde played injured for over 40 minutes.
- •Jose Mourinho praised Valverde's sacrifice for the team.
- •Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in the match.
- •Real Madrid aims to recover before facing Santander next Sunday.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'll sleep soundly!' – Heroic Fede Valverde pushes past pain barrier to seal El Clasico win
"Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde played over 40 minutes with physical discomfort to inspire his team to a 2-1 El Clasico win against Barcelona. Manager Jose Mourinho praised the Uruguayan's immense self-sacrifice on the pitch.
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