The Real Madrid dressing room is a powder keg. In recent times, there have already been several clashes between teammates (including a slap from Antonio Rüdiger to Álvaro Carreras) and there have also been issues between the coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, and some players. However, everything has exploded after two consecutive fights between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
They had a disagreement on Wednesday, but the situation escalated the following day. The Uruguayan and the Frenchman clashed again, and the former ended up in the hospital after suffering a cut on his face from hitting a table during the confrontation.
The best memes of the fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni
Obviously, on social media, the incident has not gone unnoticed. Beyond the disbelief and anger of many Madrid fans, numerous users have taken the matter with humour.
Social media has been flooded with memes mocking the fight between the two midfielders. Many have compared them to UFC or WWE fighters or have imagined how the fight went or what the current atmosphere is like in the white team's dressing room.
Not even Valverde's statement late on Thursday, apologizing and denying that they had fought, could stop the wave of memes that flooded social media.
Meanwhile, the club has opened a disciplinary proceeding against both players that could result in sanctions. Additionally, an emergency meeting was held at Valdebebas with the entire squad to try to calm the situation.
Regarding Valverde's condition, the club chaired by Florentino Pérez announced that he has a "cranioencephalic trauma" that will require him to be out for 10 to 14 days. Therefore, he will not be able to play in the Clásico against Barcelona this Sunday. Ending the season without titles seems not to be the worst part of a disastrous campaign for the Madrid team.