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Real Valladolid Players Disciplined After Heated Bench Altercation

Luis Pérez and Juan Miguel Latasa face disciplinary action following a televised confrontation during a 4-0 loss to Getafe, highlighting the club's internal struggles in a dire LaLiga season.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Real Valladolid - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - August 25, 2024 Real Valladolid's Luis Perez REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Valladolid v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain - November 30, 2024 Real Valladolid's Juanmi Latasa REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo
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Overview

  • Luis Pérez attempted to strike teammate Juan Miguel Latasa during a heated exchange on the bench in the 66th minute of Real Valladolid's 4-0 defeat to Getafe.
  • Swiss defender Eray Cömert intervened to restrain Pérez, who later left the bench and headed to the dressing room.
  • The incident, captured on television, prompted Real Valladolid to issue a statement condemning the behavior and announcing disciplinary measures for both players.
  • The altercation underscores the mounting tension within the team, which sits last in the LaLiga standings with 16 points, 14 points from safety, and eight games remaining.
  • Real Valladolid, owned by Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario, has endured a disastrous season with 10 losses in their last 11 games and no wins since January 11, 2025.