First related to Fede Valverde with Alex Baena still making news. This afternoon, after the Villarreal player’s complaint yesterday, new statements emerged. Baena’s circle strongly denied the accusations circulating on social networks, insisting that the words attributed to them are false. The impact on his family has been described as grave and unfair, and Baena speaks in detail about the insults and threats his relatives have endured, including death wishes sent privately. He stresses that the family’s safety and peace of mind must be respected while the situation is clarified in the proper channels.
Baena maintains that the pursuit of truth must run its course. He says his priority now is to refocus on his professional duties and contribute to his team’s objectives. The moment comes after the tumult surrounding an incident at the Santiago Bernabéu on the preceding Saturday, which amplified attention on his conduct and the surrounding discourse. Baena’s comments underline a desire to move forward, to keep his career on track, and to help Villarreal achieve its seasonal goals without being drawn into further controversy.
Social media activity around the case has been rapid and highly polarized. A post circulated with a brief message from Baena’s account, dated in early April, reflecting the clash that occurred at the end of the match against Real Madrid. There were subsequent assertions attributed to Baena’s teammates, which claimed condolences were offered to a family member in the wake of the incident. Baena notes that no solid evidence has surfaced to corroborate those claims and emphasizes that misinformation only deepens the harm already caused to him and his family.
Baena’s statement articulates a clear boundary between professional duty and personal safety. He describes a pattern where unverified narratives are weaponized, leading to a climate of fear and distress for his relatives. He says that the acts of aggression, the spreading of falsehoods, and the menace contained in private messages have created a situation that goes beyond the football field. He asserts that the harm to his family cannot be erased by apologies or excuses, underscoring the seriousness of threats and insults that have circulated online and in private channels.
In his public briefing, Baena confirms that he reported the incident to the authorities the previous day. He calls for due process to unfold, hoping that justice will determine the truth and assign responsibility where it is due. His primary focus remains his professional responsibilities and his commitment to helping his team achieve its competitive targets. The words he offers are steady and resolute: the path forward is to train, to perform, and to contribute to Villarreal’s ambitions while the surrounding noise is resolved through proper legal and organizational procedures. He closes with a reminder that personal safety and professional integrity can coexist with accountability and transparency in the pursuit of fairness, and that the sport’s community should support those who are affected by conflict and misinformation.