Real teammates Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have been fined €500,000 each following a training ground altercation that left Valverde hospitalized with cranioencephalic trauma. The incident occurred after training on Wednesday, with tensions flaring again the next day prompting disciplinary action from president Florentino Perez.

Despite the hefty financial penalty, neither player faces suspension. Valverde will miss 10-14 days, potentially affecting his availability for Sunday's crucial Clasico against Barcelona, while Tchouameni remains available for the match. The midfielder later released a statement denying physical altercations, claiming he accidentally struck a table during an argument.

The fight stems from accumulated frustration during a trophyless season. Valverde expressed regret, stating Madrid remains "one of the most important things in my life." The timing couldn't be worse with Real needing victory against Barcelona to claim La Liga, as a loss would hand the title to their rivals for the first time in history.