Villarreal’s Alex Baena will file a police complaint after being “attacked” by Fede Valverde during his team’s victory over Real Madrid, the club announced on Sunday.
Los Blancos midfielder Fede Valverde is alleged by several Spanish media outlets to have punched Baena.
After the champions’ 3-2 LaLiga loss, the Uruguayan international, allegedly hit Baena in the face, with the Madrid player said to have waited for him by the Villarreal team bus.
“Alex Baena suffered an attack while he was going to the team bus after the game against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu,” wrote Villarreal in a statement, without mentioning Valverde.
“In light of this situation, the player has decided to file the corresponding complaint against the attacker to the national police.
“Once more, Villarreal shows its rejection of any act of violence and believes firmly in the player’s version of events, and will support him through this process.”
What Did Alex Baena Say About The Fede Valverde Attack?
“I’m very sad for the attack that I suffered after the game and surprised about what they are saying about me.
“It’s totally false that I said that,” wrote Baena on Twitter earlier Sunday after claims he angered Valverde by taunting him about his unborn child.
Villarreal beat Real Madrid in a thrilling clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Meanwhile, referee Javier Alberola Rojas did not include any reference to the incident in his report from the game.
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Why Did Fede Valverde Hit Baena In The Face?
Spanish newspaper Marca report that sources close to Valverde say Baena upset the Madrid player during the teams’ Copa del Rey clash in January by speaking about his unborn child.
Valverde’s partner Mina Bonino revealed in February the couple thought they had lost their baby, but the pregnancy was later found to be healthy.
Marca say Baena again referred to Valverde’s child during the match on Saturday, provoking the confrontation.
🚨 | Fede Valverde vs. Alex Baena
Here you can see that Fede barely restrained himself during the match.
Obviously, something happened between them before. pic.twitter.com/aQpcMhq7nm
— La Saeta Rubia (@LSR_RM) April 9, 2023
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