“Call Doctor Ramos; Got what he deserved”- Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde gets backed by fans on social media after Alex Baena controversy
Fans react after Alex Baena files charges against Federico Valverde for assault
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Reports emerged following the Yellow Submarine’s shock 3-2 win over Real Madrid that Valverde had waited in the car park to confront Baena about taunting his wife’s miscarriage scare earlier in 2023. This confrontation would reportedly lead to Valverde punching Baena. The winger has now decided to press charges against the Madrid player.
Valverde will not be charged with immediate sporting punishment for the incident since Villarreal has decided to not report the incident to the Spanish Football Federation and it was not included in the referee’s report. Nevertheless, Villarreal confirmed in a statement on Sunday night that the police will now be involved and that could leave a way open for Spain’s Anti-Violence Commission to get involved.
Baena had indicated to local journalists on Sunday morning that the matter would be laid to rest without any further action taken. But he changed his mind and his club has said they will back him in his decision. The club’s first reaction after Valverde punched Baena was to leave the decision to their player.
Real Madrid faces Chelsea next in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Thursday. Valverde may not start for the Los Blancos given the gravity of the situation and an inquiry period may force him out of the squad along with a possible four to twelve matches suspension.
Who is Alex Baena?
Alex Baena is a Spanish footballer who plies his trade as a midfielder for Villareal. The 21-year-old made his debut in July 2020 for the club and has made 59 senior appearances for the club so far, scoring 12 goals. Baena has featured for Spain at youth levels up to under-21 and predominantly plays as a left winger. Baena impressed for Girona on loan last term as he played a crucial role in helping the Spanish outfit gain promotion into La Liga.
He was part of the historic Yellows squad that lifted the UEFA Europa League title in 2021. The Andalusian footballer is one of the greatest talents that the Yellows Academy has produced. He arrived in Villarreal’s youth system in 2012 to join the ranks of the U12s. In the 2018/19 season, he led the U19s to win the first Youth Copa del Rey in the club’s history, as well as the league championship.
The Almeria-born player has already scored five goals in his first nine official matches. On the first day of the league, the Yellows No.16 surprised everyone by scoring a brace in just 27 minutes against Real Valladolid. The Spaniard is a skilful midfielder with vision and great vision with the ball. Moreover, Villarreal will face the same team next on Saturday in La Liga and aims to push for the top four.
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