Tchouaméni addresses altercation with Valverde ahead of El Clásico

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Tchouaméni addresses altercation with Valverde ahead of El Clásico
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Aurélien Tchouaméni spoke to L’Équipe on June 15 about his recent altercation with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde. The incident escalated to the point where Valverde required hospital treatment for facial injuries. Tchouaméni expressed regret over the media portrayal of the situation and emphasized that there is no ongoing issue between them. He noted that they remain focused on working together in the dressing room as the team prepares for the upcoming El Clásico against FC Barcelona.

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  • Tchouaméni and Valverde had a physical altercation recently.
  • Valverde sustained facial injuries and needed hospital care.
  • Tchouaméni stated in an interview that there is no ongoing problem.
  • The two players have reconciled and continue to work together.
  • Real Madrid is preparing for El Clásico against FC Barcelona soon.
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  • 3:30 PMYahoo Sports‘People need to understand that there’s no problem’ – Aurélien Tchouaméni on his altercation with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde
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