**Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were involved in a physical altercation earlier.**
The South American midfielder picked up a head injury in the process.
Real Madrid have now confirmed that he has suffered a traumatic brain injury and he will be sidelined for the next two weeks.
> The statement [read](https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/futbol/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/parte-medico-valverde-07-05-2026): “Following tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to remain at rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis.”
Valverde will miss the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. Apparently, the situation escalated between the two players after a rough tackle from the French international during training. Following this, he apologised to Valverde. However, the Uruguayan International was unwilling to accept the apology and responded with crunching tackles in training.
The situation between the two players eventually spiralled out of control, and they were involved in a brawl later on.
[Real Madrid have confirmed they will take disciplinary action against both players](https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/club/comunicados/comunicado-oficial-07-05-2026) and will communicate the decision in due course.
It has been a disappointing season for Real Madrid so far, and the situation seems to be going from bad to worse on and off the pitch. Both players are now expected to miss the upcoming clash against Barcelona, and it will be a huge blow for the capital club.