Valverde Partner Pokes Fun at Real Madrid Star After He Was Left Bloodied in Derby Victory Against Atletico

• Federico Valverde was left bleeding in the first half of Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday
• the Uruguayan star played a key role to help Real Madrid defeat city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1, bagging Los Blancos’ second goal
• Real Madrid returned to the summit of La Liga with the win over their city rivals as Carlo Ancelotti’s team overtakes Barcelona at the top

Federico Valverde has been mocked by his partner Mina Bonino after the Real Madrid star had his jersey ruined with blood stains in the Madrid derby on Sunday, September 17.

Valverde helped Real Madrid secure a crucial 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano with the Uruguayan netting the second goal for Los Blancos.

Valverde’s partner, Bonino captioned a photo of the Real Madrid’s star blood-stained shirt on Instagram after the game and joked if he was returning from war, Marca reports.

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Rodrygo had given Real Madrid the lead before Valverde got a second for Carlo Ancelotti’s men as Los Blancos went into the break with a 2-0 advantage.

Mario Hermoso would later get one goal back for Atletico Madrid in the second half but Real Madrid held on to secure their 6th consecutive win in La Liga and return to the top of the table with 18 points.

Liverpool to return for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde

Meanwhile, Liverpool plans to reignite their interest in signing Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde after failing in their bid to sign the Real Madrid star this summer, Sports Illustrated reports.

The Reds made a €100 million bid for the Real Madrid midfielder before the end of the window but it was rejected by Los Blancos.

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Liverpool's interest in the 24-year-old remains and they will return with a renewed bid to sign the Uruguayan from Real Madrid in 2023.

Valverde thrust earns Real Madrid narrow win

Earlier, Sports Brief reported late strikes from Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio allowed Real Madrid to maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig.

It threatened to be a frustrating night for the record 14-time winners and reigning champions until Valverde finally provided the breakthrough.

Continuing his fine recent form and celebrating emphatically in front of a relieved Santiago Bernabeu after netting in the 80th minute.