Real Madrid have confirmed that Fede Valverde has suffered severe trauma to his left ankle following the challenge from Atlético Madrid’s Kang-in Lee during Sunday’s Madrid derby.
Valverde completed the match despite the injury, but Real Madrid have ordered further tests to determine the full extent of the damage. No official recovery timeline has yet been confirmed by the club.
The incident, which occurred shortly before half-time, was not punished by referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias. Real Madrid subsequently argued that Lee should have received a red card. José Mourinho also criticised the decision after the match.
Reports suggest Valverde could face a spell on the sidelines, but the exact length of his absence remains dependent on further medical assessments.
