Real Madrid's Federico Valverde in action with Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez [REUTERS/Juan Medina]

Spanish champions Real Madrid have confirmed Federico Valverde has suffered a broken leg.

The 22-year-old was replaced by Toni Kroos in the 74th minute during Los Blancos 4-1 defeat to Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday, November 8.

“Following tests carried out on our player, Federico Valverde, by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a fracture in the posterior tibial bone in his right leg. His recovery will continue to be assessed,” said Madrid on their website.

Valverde medical report.#RealMadrid — Real Madrid C.F. ???????????????? (@realmadriden) November 9, 2020

Carlos Soler scored three penalties as his side beat the reigning La Liga champions after Frenchman Karim Benzema had put Madrid ahead with a powerful strike from outside the box. Valencia equalised through the first of Soler's three penalties after a most bizarre turn of events.

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Valencia's Carlos Soler celebrates scoring their third goal with Maxi Gomez [REUTERS/Juan Medina]

Soler saw his first penalty saved by Thibaut Courtois, whose rebound was netted by Yunus Musah, only for the goal to be ruled out following a VAR review. Soler scored the re-take.

Raphael Varane made it 2-1 to Valencia via an own goal, which was confirmed following another VAR review minutes to halftime.

A foul by Marcelo on Maxi Gomez followed by a handball by Sergio Ramos gifted the home side two penalties, Soler, making to mistake. 

Soler scores their third goal from the penalty spot [REUTERS/Juan Medina]