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Real Madrid: bad news for Federico Valverde

Beaten 2-1 this weekend during the derby by Atlético de Madrid, Real Madrid had a difficult Sunday afternoon. The Merengues

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:42 AM

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Federico Valverde suffered a left ankle injury during Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atlético de Madrid.
The injury resulted from a controversial challenge by Kang-In Lee, who avoided a booking.
Heavy swelling is delaying further medical examinations to determine the full extent of the damage.

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Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Atlético de Madrid over the weekend in a difficult derby match. During the game, Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a blow to his left ankle from Kang-In Lee, who was not booked for the incident.

According to Cope, Valverde's ankle remains heavily swollen, which is delaying the additional medical examinations needed to assess the full injury. Medical staff must wait for the inflammation to decrease, though the Iberian press reports that Valverde could face several weeks on the sidelines.

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Real Madrid: bad news for Federico Valverde

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