Federico Valverde has dismissed reports of any confrontation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni during training ahead of El Clásico.
The La Liga side, Real Madrid CF, had been linked with speculation of tension between the two players following a competitive training session earlier in the week.
However, Valverde moved quickly to shut down the rumours, insisting there is no issue within the squad and describing the reports as exaggerated. He emphasized that training intensity is normal ahead of such an important fixture.
The timing of the rumours comes just days before Real Madrid face FC Barcelona in a decisive El Clásico that could have major implications for the league title race.
Club sources also suggest the squad remains united and fully focused on the upcoming match, with no internal disputes affecting preparations.
The fixture is expected to be one of the most closely watched games of the season, with both teams battling at the top of the table.
