Real Madrid have released a club statement after Fede Valverde was taken to hospital, suffering a "traumatic brain injury" following a serious physical confrontation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
In a message, the Spanish side said: "Real Madrid announce that, following the events that took place this morning, the club has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against our players Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
"The club will announce the outcome of both cases in due course, once the corresponding internal procedures have been completed."
Real said Valverde has suffered a brain injury and will miss the upcoming El Clasico.
In a statement, Real Madrid said: "The tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.
"Valverde is at home in good condition and will need to rest for 10 to 14 days, as per medical protocols for this diagnosis."
The clash between the Uruguayan midfielder and his French colleague reportedly escalated dramatically on Thursday, a day after an initial row sparked by a training ground foul.
According to Marca, fellow squad members stepped in to separate the pair before Valverde required medical attention, with sources within the club describing the incident as "very serious" and "much worse" than the previous day's disagreement.
Real Madrid have released a club statement following 'a fight' between Valverde and Tchouameni
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The conflict is thought to have escalated after Valverde refused to shake Tchouameni's hand upon returning to training.
An accidental blow during the dressing room altercation resulted in a cut to Valverde, resulting in a hospital visit.
Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa reportedly called an emergency meeting to address tensions following this violent incident.
The squad's atmosphere seems deeply fractured, with reports indicating that several players are now barely communicating with one another.
More concerning for the Spanish giants, it is reported that six members of the first team are not speaking with Arbeloa.
Valverde is reportedly out of El Clasico
| REUTERSYet footage emerged hours after the Valverde incident showing Kylian Mbappe leaving the Valdebebas complex with a broad smile on his face, apparently laughing as he drove away.
The France captain has himself become a lightning rod for criticism amid the toxic environment engulfing the club.
Mbappe was photographed aboard a yacht in Sardinia with girlfriend Ester Exposito last weekend while recovering from a muscular problem in his left leg that had sidelined him from the team.
The 27-year-old returned to training on Monday, but Spanish media reported widespread "incomprehension" among teammates regarding his decision to holiday during his rehabilitation.
A spokesman for the World Cup winner issued a statement insisting the criticism was "not corresponding to the reality and the work that Kylian does daily for the good of the team".
Real Madrid said it will 'open disciplinary proceedings against our players Fede Valverde & Aurélien Tchouameni'
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Nevertheless, a petition demanding Mbappe's departure from the club gained momentum on Wednesday evening.
The forward had already faced accusations of "individualism" in the dressing room and reportedly clashed with one of Arbeloa's assistants during a recent training session.
Mbappe faced scrutiny for liking and then quickly removing his support from a social media post that called for Jose Mourinho to replace Arbeloa at the end of the season.
The turmoil engulfing the Bernabeu comes at the worst possible moment, with Sunday's El Clasico at Camp Nou carrying enormous significance.
Barcelona currently hold an 11-point advantage over their bitter rivals in the LaLiga standings.
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