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Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde could be banned for up to 12 games for punching Villarreal’s Alex Baena.
The Spanish FA’s competition committee (an independent disciplinary body) will investigate the incident from Wednesday.
Valverde and Baena will be called on to give evidence following the confrontation which occurred after Real’s 3-2 defeat by Villarreal on April 8.
Real’s Uruguay international will serve a domestic ban ranging from a minimum of four games to a maximum of 12 games if he is found guilty.
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The 21-year-old also confirmed that he has reported the alleged incident to police and is now focussed on finishing the season strongly with his club.
He said in a statement on Instagram: “Last Saturday I was assaulted by a fellow professional after the match against Real Madrid.
“After the event, some statements allegedly made by his entourage came to light, in which it was said that I had wished for the death of a family member. Omar Garrick Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde punched Villarreal’s Alex Baena in a furious confrontation after the teams’ La Liga match on Saturday.
The players clashed moments after Villarreal had earned a dramatic 3-2 win with two goals in the last 20 minutes at Real’s Bernabeu home.
Valverde, 24, confronted Baena – a Spain under-21 international – in the area where the team buses park up at the stadium and threw a punch at him.
Baena was later seen with a bruised and swollen cheekbone.
The club later confirmed that Baena has filed a police complaint over the incident.
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