Real Madrid star Federico Valverde said he doesn’t regret punching Villarreal player Alex Baena in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu parking lot last weekend. Even though Baena has decided to press charges, the Uruguayan wouldn’t change what happened.Villarreal’s spokesperson told the media that they would stand by their player whether he decides to involve the police into the incident or not.🚨 | Fede Valverde vs. Alex BaenaHere you can see that Fede barely restrained himself during the match.Obviously, something happened between them before. pic.twitter.com/aQpcMhq7nm— La Saeta Rubia (@LSR_RM) April 9, 2023 In the meantime, Real Madrid and Valverde’s people went into damage-limitation mode. One of Fede’s representatives called Baena’s agent, asking the player not to file a complaint. The agent replied that the player strongly denied making vile comments about Valverde’s family, which were supposed to trigger the Uruguayan’s rage. On Monday, the Yellow Submarine’s player published a statement describing receiving death threats. He confirmed he had reported the incident to the police.”After the event, some statements allegedly made by his entourage came to light, in which it was said I had wished for the death of a family member. Since then, no evidence has been published to prove the allegations against me. A tragedy was used to justify the aggression and some lies hurt more than blows. The damage to my family is irreparable and unjustifiable: threats, insults and even private messages wishing death to my family. I reported the case to the police. Let justice do its job.”Villarreal’s Baena reports attack to police, after alleged Valverde punchReal Madrid asked Valverde and his entourage for absolute silence on the matter, as have the player’s lawyers. But Mina Bonino, Valverde’s wife, who last Sunday posted on Instagram images of him playing with his son at home, has tweeted twice to defend her husband and his version of events. Although the club understands her position, with the alleged insult relating to such a sensitive issue, this has not gone well in Madrid.On the pitch, Fede performed great against Chelsea in Wednesday night’s Champions League quarter-final first leg. The home fans supported him and sang his name on three occasions. After Los Blancos won 2-0, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Valverde was the best player on the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_7180486##The Spanish FA told The Athletic that it does not believe Valverde will receive a ban. Meanwhile, the player is waiting to be notified of any criminal charges after Baena’s call to the police.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 29Friday22.00: (2.30) Rayo Vallecano (3.20) Osasuna (3.70)Saturday15.00: (1.53) Villareal (4.30) Valladolid (6.50)17.15: (2.45) Ath.Bilbao (3.20) Sociedad (3.40)19.30: (1.94) Betis (3.45) Espanyol (4.20)22.00: (5.80) Cadiz (3.90) Real Madrid (1.63)Sunday15.00: (1.57) Girona (4.10) Elche (6.50)17.15: (6.25) Getafe (3.60) Barcelona (1.66)19.30: (1.31) Atl.Madrid (5.70) Almeria (10.5)22.00: (2.35) Valencia (3.35) Sevilla (3.40)Monday22.00: (1.89) Celta (3.50) Mallorca (5.10)***odds are subject to change
