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Federico Valverde to Miss El Clasico Due to Injury

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde has been ruled out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona due to cranioencephalic trauma sustained during training. The incident, involving teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, has led to a recovery period of 10 to 14 days for Valverde. This injury is a significant setback for Los Blancos as they prepare for a crucial La Liga match, where they currently trail Barcelona in the standings. The club has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against both players involved. Read on to find out more about the implications of this injury for Real Madrid's title hopes.
By Narendra Chaudhary May 8, 2026, 09:35 IST

Valverde's Injury Ahead of El Clasico

Madrid [Spain], May 8: Real Madrid has announced that Federico Valverde will not participate in the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona due to a diagnosis of cranioencephalic trauma. This unfortunate news follows an incident involving Valverde and teammate Aurelien Tchouameni during a training session.

The altercation occurred on Thursday, just a day after another incident between the two players during Wednesday's practice. Valverde sustained a cut on his forehead and was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.


Real Madrid later confirmed that the Uruguayan midfielder will need a recovery period of 10 to 14 days. "Following examinations conducted by our medical team, Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma. He is currently at home in stable condition and will require rest for the next 10 to 14 days as per medical guidelines," the club stated.


Additionally, the club has initiated disciplinary actions against both Valverde and Tchouameni. "The club will reveal the outcomes of these cases once the internal review process is complete," stated the LaLiga team.


This injury poses a significant challenge for Real Madrid as they prepare for their crucial La Liga match against Barcelona on May 11. Currently, Los Blancos sit in second place with 77 points, trailing the Blaugrana, who lead with 88 points.