Federico Valverde suffers ankle injury in Real Madrid's derby against Atlético
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Real Madrid faced Atlético in the first Madrid Derby of the season, resulting in a 2-1 defeat for the visitors. Midfielder Federico Valverde started the match but is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a left ankle injury sustained from a tackle by Kang-In Lee. The loss leaves Real Madrid in third place in La Liga. Valverde is unlikely to participate in the upcoming international break with Uruguay. The injury adds to concerns for Real Madrid following the derby setback.
- •Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Atlético in the Madrid Derby.
- •Federico Valverde suffers a left ankle injury during the match.
- •Valverde expected to miss 2-3 weeks of action.
- •Madrid now sits in third place in La Liga.
- •Valverde likely out for the international break.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Player Ratings: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star picked up an injury vs Atlético
"Real Madrid fell 2–1 to Atlético Madrid in a derby marked by poor defensive support, a lack of midfield control, and a costly red card for Dean Huijsen. Thibaut Courtois kept the scoreline respectable, while several substitutes offered more than the players they replaced. Thibaut Courtois: 8.5. Made five saves and was the main reason […]
"La Liga giants Real Madrid saw their derby day defeat at the hands of Atlético compounded by a setback on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation that Federico Valverde is set for an incomi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:42 PMPlayer Ratings: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid fell 2–1 to Atlético Madrid in a derby marked by poor defensive support, a lack of midfield control, and a costly red card for Dean Huijsen. Thibaut Courtois kept the scoreline respectable, while several substitutes offered more than the players they replaced. Thibaut Courtois: 8.5. Made five saves and was the main reason […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:10 PMReal Madrid star picked up an injury vs Atlético
La Liga giants Real Madrid saw their derby day defeat at the hands of Atlético compounded by a setback on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation that Federico Valverde is set for an incomi...
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