Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde has been hit with a one-game suspension following the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s latest round of sanctions. Despite referee Munuera Montero’s report suggesting a lengthier spell on the sidelines, the Uruguayan escaped a two-match ban, though Los Blancos’ appeal was ultimately dismissed.
The Madrid derby never fails to deliver, and the fallout from Sunday’s clash between Real Madrid and Atletico is still reverberating through the capital as controversy continues to swirl.
On Tuesday, the RFEF’s ‘Review Time’ programme dissected the match’s most contentious moments—a broadcast that did little to appease Atletico, who took to social media to voice their frustrations at the officiating.
All eyes turned to Wednesday for the verdict on Fede Valverde’s dismissal. While Real Madrid moved to appeal the red card, their efforts were officially rebuffed this afternoon.
Nevertheless, the RFEF’s Disciplinary Committee opted for a degree of leniency, restricting the Uruguayan midfielder’s suspension to a single match. Consequently, Valverde is set to miss only the post-international break encounter with Mallorca.
The ruling comes as something of a relief for the player, given that referee Munuera Montero’s match report had paved the way for a potential two-game ban. The official’s report noted: “In the 77th minute, player (8) VALVERDE DIPETTA, FEDERICO SANTIAGO was sent off for the following reason: For kicking an opponent, not being within playing distance, using excessive force.”
