A full 30-day window without a formal ruling on Valverde’s incident
Over a full month, the Uruguayan star kept competing for his club, facing Cádiz, Celta, Girona, Almería, Real Sociedad and the cup final against Osasuna. Since the clash with Álex Baena at the end of the league match between Real Madrid and Villarreal, which Real Madrid lost to the yellow submarine, no sanction has been handed down. Although early expectations pointed to a quick decision, the calendar has advanced and the decision from the race committee remains undisclosed as of today.
In the days following the incident, Valverde continued to be available for selection and took part in six matches. He appeared in five league fixtures against Cádiz, Celta, Girona, Almería and Real Sociedad, and contributed to the Copa del Rey final against Club Atlético Osasuna. Throughout this period, the disciplinary body has not levied any penalty on the Uruguayan, and the timing of any potential sanction remains unclear.
The matter then moved to the National Anti-Violence Commission, which, after an early review, transferred the case to the Competition Commission for further assessment. At the request of the committee, the Ministry of Violence began handling the case. The applicable sports law allows for a range of penalties, but Valverde has not received any suspension as a consequence of the incident so far.
There is still no final verdict
The Competition started the due procedures days ago but has not issued a public ruling. Sources close to the situation indicate that if a penalty is imposed, it could range from a few matches to a higher figure, with estimates often centering around a minimum sanction. Yet, after a complete month, the league has yet to announce its decision regarding Valverde’s clash with Baena.
Baena filed a report; Villarreal did not file a formal complaint
Villarreal did not submit a formal complaint concerning the incident. Baena did report the aggression to local authorities, which led Anti-Violence to forward the matter to the Competition Committee. After opening the file and hearing the allegations, the committee has not announced its verdict. A month has passed without a public decision on Valverde’s action against Baena.
This ongoing delay has become a notable talking point in the league, as fans and officials alike await clarity on the discipline framework and its possible impact on future fixtures. The case continues to unfold under the supervision of the relevant sporting authorities, with the final outcome still pending a formal resolution.
Endnote: This summary reflects updates available up to today and remains subject to official announcements from the Competition Committee and related bodies. (Goal)