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Tensions between Tebas and Real Madrid are escalating on a day marked by Fede Valverde’s injury, refereeing mistakes acknowledged by the CTA, the Ballon d’Or race, and Barça Women’s Champions League debut.

Open war between Tebas and Real Madrid

Institutional tensions between Real Madrid and LaLiga have reached a point of no return following the latest exchange of statements between Javier Tebas and the club’s board. The league president accused the club of using refereeing complaints to divert attention from its sporting results, while the Madrid side responded by demanding impartiality and reminding him of the executive’s constant attacks regarding the Negreira case.

Fede Valverde medical update

On the medical front, Real Madrid have issued the official report on Fede Valverde’s injury after the harsh challenge from Kang-In. The Uruguayan midfielder has suffered a grade 3 sprain, although the club’s medical staff remain optimistic and believe his recovery time could be reduced to around two or three weeks.

The CTA admits refereeing mistakes

For their part, the Technical Committee of Referees has publicly admitted several errors made in recent matchdays of the competition. In its review report, the body directly pointed to mistakes in the performances of Martínez Munuera and acknowledged that there were serious incidents that should have resulted in a sending-off but were not punished on the pitch.

Lamine Yamal gains momentum in the Ballon d’Or race

In the race for individual awards, Lamine Yamal’s candidacy has received a major boost with just five days left before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or. The young Spanish talent and Kylian Mbappé are locked in an intense media battle off the pitch to shape the narrative in the final stretch of the vote.

Barça’s Women’s Champions League debut

The European fixtures round out the day’s news after Real Madrid Women drew 1-1 with PSG because of a needless penalty conceded by Lakrar. Today it is FC Barcelona’s turn, as they begin the defence of their continental title by hosting Paris FC at 21:00, with the obligation to take all three points at home.

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