Tensions have escalated at Real Madrid. Following their violent altercation in training, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde have been heavily sanctioned by the Madrid club, which has imposed a record fine on the two midfielders in order to protect its image and calm tensions in the dressing room.

In the aftermath of their violent altercation during training, Real Madrid decided to take action. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde received an exceptional financial penalty following their fight, which rocked the Madrid dressing room.

In a statement released this Friday, the Spanish club announced that the two midfielders had been summoned before the internal disciplinary committee to explain the incidents that occurred the previous day. According to several sources close to the club, tensions between the two players escalated after a heated verbal exchange, before leading to a particularly violent physical altercation.

During the scuffle, Valverde reportedly suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital for examination. The Uruguayan international is said to have sustained a concussion that is expected to keep him off the pitch for about ten days.

Aware of the seriousness of the situation, both players acknowledged their responsibility and apologized to the team, the coaching staff, and the Real Madrid fans. On Instagram, Tchouaméni publicly expressed his regret over the incident: "What happened this week in training is unacceptable. Frustration cannot excuse everything," the former Bordeaux player wrote.

Despite these apologies, the Madrid management chose to take a hard line in order to protect the club's image. Tchouaméni and Valverde will each have to pay a fine of 500,000 euros, an extremely rare sanction in the recent history of the Madrid club.

However, no sporting suspension has been handed down. Aurélien Tchouaméni therefore remains available for the next Clasico against FC Barcelona. Valverde, on the other hand, is expected to miss this match due to his recovery period.

This affair adds another tumultuous episode to a particularly turbulent season for Real Madrid, already marked by several off-field controversies.