Federico Valverde avoids significant injury after El Clásico discomfort

Preliminary medical tests on Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde have revealed no significant injury, providing relief to the club following concerns during El Clásico.

The 28-year-old Uruguayan midfielder was forced to leave the pitch during the second half of the match against Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou after appearing to limp. José Mourinho confirmed that Valverde played through hamstring discomfort for approximately 40 minutes during the game.

While the initial results are positive, club officials noted that his condition remains subject to further assessment to determine a final diagnosis and any potential recovery timeline.