The derby was not the only shock: a fresh blow rocks Real Madrid with an injury to its star
- Real Madrid suffered a major injury blow on Sunday following their 2-1 LaLiga derby defeat to Atletico, with Uruguayan midfielder Fede Valverde sustaining a left ankle injury after a tackle from Atletico's Kang-In Lee.
- The tackle by Kang-In Lee sparked widespread controversy after the Atletico player escaped sanction, with Real Madrid objecting furiously to the unpunished challenge; manager Jose Mourinho chose not to substitute Valverde.
- Valverde has started all 8 matches this season, establishing himself as central to Real Madrid's midfield, while Mourinho leans heavily on the Valverde-Aurelien Tchouameni partnership in midfield.
- Additional testing will determine the full extent of the injury, with Guillermo Rai of The Athletic reporting the 28-year-old faces two to three weeks sidelined; he aims to return for Villarreal after the international break.
- The injury deepens Real Madrid's challenge as they trail Barcelona by six points in the title race, forcing Mourinho to navigate midfield depth during this critical stretch of the season.
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LaLiga: Real Madrid suffer major injury blow after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid have suffered a major injury blow following their 2-1 defeat in the LaLiga derby on Sunday. The Los Blancos confirmed in a statement via their website after the game that captain Fede Valverde sustained an ankle injury. Valverde suffered a strong tackle from Atlético’s Kang-In Lee, which went unpunished by the referee. The Uruguay […] LaLiga: Real Madrid suffer major injury blow after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid
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