Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The hefty fines came a day after the midfielders tussled in training. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. The spat ended when Valverde knocked his head on a table, said he suffered a small cut, and went to a hospital.
However, the question that arises is whether the two players will be available for El Clasico, a match that is a potential title-decider.
Will Tchouameni and Valverde be available for Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before Los Blancos play at Barcelona in El Clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion. He is expected to be available, however, his selection will depend on the club’s management, and on coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Valverde, however, was not at practice due to the head knock. He is likely to remain out of the matchday squad against the Catalans.
Published on May 09, 2026