Fede Valverde suffers ankle injury during Madrid derby match

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Fede Valverde suffers ankle injury during Madrid derby match
Summary

Fede Valverde of Real Madrid has been diagnosed with a severe ankle trauma following a strong tackle from Kang-In Lee during the match against Atletico de Madrid on September 20, 2026. Valverde managed to complete the game, but further tests will determine the extent of the injury. The incident occurred in a tightly contested derby match, which left Valverde's availability for future international fixtures with Uruguay in question.

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  • Valverde was injured after a tackle by Kang-In Lee.
  • Real Madrid reported a severe trauma to Valverde's left ankle.
  • He finished the game despite the injury.
  • Further tests will assess the injury's severity.
  • His status for upcoming international matches is uncertain.
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo SportsOFFICIAL: Fede Valverde injury report
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Real Madrid have published a medical report on midfielder Fede Valverde, who suffered a strong tackle from Kang-In Lee which went unpunished by the referee. Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a severe trauma to his left ankle, sustained […]

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