Real Madrid Fine Valverde and Tchouaméni €500,000 After Training Ground Clash

Real Madrid has imposed financial penalties of €500,000 each on Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following a dressing-room fight at the club’s training ground on May 7, 2026.

The two players appeared at a disciplinary hearing on May 8, 2026, where the club stated they showed total repentance for the incident and apologized to one another.

According to a statement from Real Madrid, Valverde and Tchouaméni also extended their apologies to the club, the coaching staff, their teammates, and the fans, noting that they would accept any sanction the club deemed appropriate.

In view of these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a financial penalty of five hundred thousand euros on each player, thus concluding the corresponding internal procedures,

Real Madrid club statement

Valverde Sidelined With Head Injury

The altercation resulted in a head injury for the 27-year-old Valverde, who was taken to a hospital for medical assessments following the fight.

Real Madrid later confirmed that tests conducted by the club’s medical department resulted in a diagnosis of cranioencephalic traumatism.

The club stated that Valverde is in good condition, but medical protocols dictate that he will be unavailable for selection for a period of 10 to 14 days.

Player Response

Tchouaméni, 26, addressed the incident through a statement posted to Instagram on May 8, 2026, acknowledging that the events of the week were unacceptable and confirming his acceptance of the fine.

No matter who is right or wrong, we should always look for the calmest solution to resolve a conflict,

Aurélien Tchouaméni