Tensions inside Real Madrid’s dressing room have reportedly escalated into a serious internal crisis after a confrontation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni turned physical at the club’s Valdebebas training complex.

What began as a heated exchange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, is said to have carried over into Thursday’s session, where the atmosphere quickly deteriorated.

According to reports, the situation intensified when Valverde refused to shake Tchouaméni’s hand at the start of training, setting the tone for a highly uncomfortable session described by teammates as “tense” and “unpleasant.”

Throughout training, challenges between the two midfielders became increasingly aggressive.

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The breaking point reportedly came after another verbal altercation in the dressing room following the session, where tempers finally boiled over.

Sources claim the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, forcing teammates to intervene and separate the pair.

The incident was serious enough to prompt an emergency response inside the club.

During the altercation, Valverde reportedly sustained a facial cut that required immediate medical attention.

He was taken to the nearby Blua Sanitas medical center, where he received stitches before being discharged and later returning home.

The fallout has triggered concern within Real Madrid, with reports suggesting the club has opened internal discussions and is considering disciplinary action against both players.

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