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Two weeks after a violent training ground clash between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas facility, the two midfielders have not shared a pitch since. The altercation, which reportedly left Valverde with a traumatic head injury, has cast a long shadow over the club's season finale and raised serious questions about whether the pair can ever coexist at the Bernabéu again.\n\nBoth players were fined €500,000 by the club, but the punishment did not extend to competitive exile. Yet circumstances have conspired to keep them apart. Valverde, nursing the head trauma, was sidelined for ten days and missed crucial clashes against Barcelona, Oviedo, and Sevilla—all defeats that underlined Madrid's struggles. In each of those games, Tchouaméni started, anchoring the midfield in Valverde's absence.\n\nNow, as the season reaches its final act at home to Athletic Bilbao, the roles have reversed. Valverde is fit and ready to return, but it is Tchouaméni who has been ruled out, this time due to a minor muscular complaint. The timing is almost poetic: the two linchpins of Madrid's engine room are again kept from playing alongside one another. It remains unclear if either player is eager to reconcile; the fracture caused by their fight is deep and may not heal overnight.\n\nSources close to the dressing room suggest that the relationship is severely damaged, with little indication of a thaw. In Madrid, a significant portion of the fanbase and media hold Valverde responsible for instigating the clash, which could influence the club's decisions this summer. The Uruguayan, contracted until 2029, has been a vital asset—with his relentless energy and tactical versatility, he is one of Carlo Ancelotti's most trusted soldiers. Tchouaméni, meanwhile, has arguably enjoyed his finest season in white, becoming indispensable in defensive midfield.\n\nThe looming managerial change adds another layer of complexity. With Álvaro Arbeloa likely to be succeeded by José Mourinho, the new coach will inherit a delicate situation. Mourinho, who has a long history with Valverde from their time together at Manchester United, will be keen to avoid choosing between two of his most important players. Yet the possibility of placing Valverde on the transfer list is not off the table, depending on the squad overhaul and the player's own willingness to move on.\n\nSunday's match will also serve as an emotional farewell for Dani Carvajal, the club legend who is set to play his final home game before leaving Madrid. The Bernabéu is expected to pay tribute to a player who has won 25 trophies with the club, including five Champions League titles. As Arbeloa noted on Friday, \"He is the symbol of what a Real Madrid player should be.\" The ceremony will likely provide a welcome distraction from the simmering midfield tension.\n\nElsewhere, Kylian Mbappé has personal motives to deliver a strong performance. The Frenchman leads the Pichichi race with 24 Liga goals, but Mallorca's Vedat Muriqi lurks just two behind. Facing already relegated Oviedo, Muriqi could overtake Mbappé if the Real Madrid striker fails to find the net against Athletic. For Mbappé, finishing as top scorer would add a silver lining to a disappointing campaign in which Madrid missed out on both La Liga and the Champions League.\n\nAs the curtain falls on a turbulent season, Real Madrid find themselves at a crossroads. The Tchouaméni-Valverde saga is emblematic of deeper issues—a squad that, despite its talent, has shown signs of discord. Whether the two midfield generals can mend fences may ultimately define the club's ability to chase major honors next term. For now, all eyes are on the Bernabéu pitch, where Valverde will run out alone, and Tchouaméni will watch from the stands.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Real Madrid: Two weeks after fight, Tchouaméni and Valverde still not reunited. 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A victory for Los Blancos would apply maximum pressure on their title rivals.",{"code":210,"id":68,"imagePath":211,"name":69,"slug":212},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F541.png","real-madrid","2026-05-14T19:30:00Z",90,"es-la-liga","real-madrid-vs-oviedo-2026-05-14","scheduled",[],"Madrid","Estadio Santiago Bernabéu"]