Valverde and Baena Star in the Image of the Match, No One Expected What Happened

It seems that Fede Valverde and Álex Baena have put their conflict behind them. Or at least that's what they wanted to show on the field at La Cerámica in the match between Villarreal and Real Madrid.

The situation that both footballers experienced two seasons ago still lingered in the air. On one hand, Fede Valverde claimed that Álex Baena had made comments about his son. On the other hand, the Villarreal CF footballer reported an assault by the Uruguayan after the match at Santiago Bernabéu.

It All Ended with a Handshake

Fede Valverde focused during the match on defending Álex Baena in a double marking that, along with Lucas Vázquez, Ancelotti prepared to stop the key player of Villarreal. Without a doubt, the Spaniard was one of the main threats of the 'groguet' team, and the Italian recognized it from the start.

The match was full of intense moments, with clashes, brushes, and attempts to outplay each other, but without any personal confrontation. There was fair play, without a harsh word between them, and even a handshake from Álex Baena to Fede Valverde at the end.

After a foul by Álex Baena on Fede Valverde, the Spaniard didn't hesitate to extend his hand, and the Uruguayan didn't refuse it. They both shook hands and continued with the soccer. It may seem like a simple gesture if it were other footballers, but not in their case.

Álex Baena Tried to Apologize to Fede Valverde

From 'Relevo' they wanted to make it clear that the Villarreal player has changed his attitude in recent months. In fact, Álex Baena, in an interview for the mentioned media, made it clear that he no longer had any problem with the Uruguayan.

"To grow, mature, and move forward, you have to know how to forgive. I know it's very difficult for that situation to happen, for both of us to agree on what happened, but I would sit down and we would talk. On my part, everything is fine, I know it's a very delicate and difficult issue, but on my part, there will always be willingness," commented Álex Baena in 'Relevo'.

For now, everything seems to have reached a conclusion between both players. Álex Baena and Fede Valverde ended all the intrigue that remained from that tense moment with a good handshake.