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Real Madrid have levied a massive fine of 500,000 euros ($588,000) against Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde following a multi-day dispute that turned physical.
The club confirmed that while both players face these heavy financial penalties, no further sporting sanctions will be imposed.
The internal investigation was officially closed after both midfielders expressed deep remorse and offered apologies to their teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans.
The altercation has left Madrid short-handed for Sunday’s critical El Clásico against Barcelona.
Valverde sustained a head injury during the clash that required hospital treatment and stitches for a facial wound; he is expected to be sidelined for up to two weeks.
While Tchouameni returned to training on Friday and remains available for selection, the absence of Valverde is a significant blow as Real Madrid attempt to prevent Barcelona from clinching a second consecutive league title this weekend.
Conflicting accounts of the injury have emerged following the incident.
While reports suggest the pair scrapped in the dressing room after a series of training ground disagreements—including a refused handshake and a hard foul—Valverde took to social media to downplay the violence.
The Uruguayan international claimed the injury was an accident resulting from him hitting a table during a heated argument, specifically denying that any punches were thrown between the teammates.
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The internal friction comes at a high-pressure moment for the club, which is currently trailing Barcelona by 11 points in La Liga.
With the team facing the prospect of a second straight season without a major trophy, the tension at the Valdebebas training complex underscores the frustration within the squad.
Under coach Alvaro Arbeloa, the team now faces the daunting task of travelling to Camp Nou to keep their slim title hopes alive amidst this public disciplinary crisis.
