Real Madrid’s Valverde has stitches after fight with teammate Tchouaméni

Valverde accused Frenchman of leaking earlier argument.

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde  has been ordered to rest for up to 14 days. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde was taken to hospital to have stitches after a second confrontation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni in two days, as the club’s collapse into chaos continues.

Players held an emergency meeting and Real have opened disciplinary proceedings after a physical fight, with blood being spilled and Valverde being taken for treatment.