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Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash

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Real Madrid midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni (L) and Federico Valverde take part in a training session at Sports City in Valdebebas on December 30, 2025. [AFP]

Real Madrid said they would punish midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after a clash on Thursday at the club's training ground which left the former needing hospital treatment.

"Following the incidents that occurred this morning during the first team's training session, (the club) has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against our players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni," said Los Blancos in a statement.

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