After the match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in the 28th round of La Liga, there was a big scandal between Federico Valverde and Alex Baena. So what was the cause of the incident and what were its consequences?What happen?
In the 28th round of La Liga, Real Madrid welcomed Villarreal at home with the determination to win all 3 points. However, the home team had a 2-3 reverse defeat and almost ran out of opportunities to chase Barca in the championship race.
However, in addition to the shocking results, this match also received attention because of the fist fight between Valverde and Baena in the parking lot after the match.
According to the Spanish press, when Baena was going to the bus area and using the phone, Valverde was already waiting there. The Real midfielder punched Baena in the face. Valverde’s strong punch caused Baena’s left cheek to become red and swollen.
Baena’s face swelled up after being punched by Valverde
After being punched, Baena called for help from security forces and then went to complain to a policeman. Several Real Madrid players were also present at the scene along with Valverde. There were also some Villarreal players there and both groups rushed to stop the two.
Many people witnessed this action directly because Valverde and Baena almost did not quarrel during the match. They have a lot of collision phase but at a normal level.
Why did Valverde beat Baena?
According to information from Valverde’s own representative confirmed to MARCA, the conflict between these two players came from the match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in the 1/8 round of the King’s Cup in January.
During that match Baena, after fouling Valverde, came up to him and told him: “Cry because your baby won’t be born!”. After saying this, Baena also made a crying gesture in front of the Uruguayan player.
This quote comes at a time when Valverde’s wife, Mina Bonino, is sick and is in danger of having a miscarriage. However, the good thing is that the doctor concluded that the fetus was healthy after performing the tests.
Baena repeatedly provoked Valverde on the field
Valverde tried to ignore it, but things went too far in this morning’s match. Baena added fuel to the fire by continuing to hurl insults at Valverde’s son.
The Uruguayan actually intended to punch Baena on the pitch. However, he told the opponent to settle on the field because family comes first.
After the match was over, Valverde went to the Villarreal club bus area and said to Baena: “Repeat what you said about my son?” and punch the player in the face.
After the scuffle ended, Valverde declared: “I’ll never forget what you told me. NEVER DISCRIMINATE WITH MY FAMILY!”.
Insiders say?
This is said to be a very serious problem. ESPN revealed that Villarreal had a clip of the incident. Both Golden Submarine and Baena have denied that this player slandered the Valverde family.
Baena shared on personal Instagram: “Very happy with the victory of the whole team at a big stadium like the Santiago Bernabeu. But at the same time, I am very sad about the insults that I had to endure after the game and I am also very sad. I’m surprised at what people say about me. What they think I said is completely wrong!”.
Meanwhile, Valverde’s representative said: “Fede has never had a personal problem with anyone before, it is clear that something very serious must have caused him to react like this.”
What were the consequences of the incident?
According to the Spanish press, neither Baena nor Villarreal plan to sue the Real Madrid star. The Spanish Royal team also declined to comment on this case.
Police have not yet been involved in this altercation, and the Spanish Football Federation has not yet looked into the matter. However, if investigated, Valverde could face a several-match ban, as well as long hours of community service and compensation to Baena.
