The verdict is in. While Real Madrid is currently plunged into a sporting and institutional crisis, the Merengues’ season has taken a new, unexpected turn in recent days. Symbol of a collective on the verge of rupture, the locker room has completely imploded. Antonio Rüdiger took justice into his own hands by slapping Álvaro Carreras but the violence reached its peak during an altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni.
According to the Spanish press, the French international would have, in fact, punched his teammate. Information denied by the South American who still had to go to the hospital to have a few stitches. If chaos hits Madrid, a central question still arose: what sanctions would Madrid’s management take after this sad episode? The exclusion of both players, placing them on the transfer market, a heavy suspension, a fine… many options existed. Real finally made a decision.
Valverde and Tchouameni are doing very well…
“Real Madrid CF informs that, following the events which led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings yesterday against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both appeared today before the investigator of the case. During this appearance, the players showed their total regret for what happened and apologized to each other.indicates this Friday, Real in a press release.
Before adding: “They also apologized to the club, to his teammates, to the technical staff and to the supporters, and both made themselves available to Real Madrid to accept the sanction deemed appropriate by the club. In these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a financial penalty of five hundred thousand euros on each player, thus putting an end to the corresponding internal procedures.. 500,000 euros fine, ultimately a very light sanction considering the seriousness of the events…
