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Real Madrid Appeals Valverde's Two-Match Suspension After Derby

3/25/2026

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Real Madrid has appealed Federico Valverde's two-match suspension after his red card in the 3-2 derby win over Atlético Madrid, aiming to overturn the ban for matches.
Video evidence shows Valverde was attempting to play the ball and did not use excessive force, and the Spanish refereeing committee supported the decision.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa disagreed with the ruling, while Atlético Madrid criticized the officiating in a social media post.

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Real Madrid has appealed Federico Valverde's two-match suspension after his red card in the 3-2 derby win over Atlético Madrid, aiming to overturn the ban for matches.
Video evidence shows Valverde was attempting to play the ball and did not use excessive force, and the Spanish refereeing committee supported the decision.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa disagreed with the ruling, while Atlético Madrid criticized the officiating in a social media post.