Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena has filed a complaint with police after he was allegedly assaulted by Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde following Saturday’s LaLiga match.
Spain Under-21 international Baena was reportedly involved in a heated confrontation with Valverde shortly after the game. According to a media report, Baena was punched while looking at his phone when making his way to the Villarreal team bus.
Baena played a full part in the LaLiga contest at the Santiago Bernabeu and assisted Samuel Chukwueze’s late goal as Villarreal beat Real Madrid 3-2.
In a statement issued late on Sunday, in which Valverde was not referenced by name, Villarreal confirmed the police involvement and said Baena have the club’s support.
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