Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena has released a statement having reported Real Madrid's Fede Valverde to local police after he allegedly punched him in the Santiago Bernabeu carpark on Saturday.

Valverde has claimed his actions were driven by insults made about his pregnant girlfriend by Baena in a previous Copa del Rey tie, though confusion has been raised about when the health concerns were made public. For his part, Baena has denied the accusation.

The Spaniard has now released a statement, which read:

"Last Saturday I was assaulted by a fellow professional after the match against Real Madrid. After the event, some statements allegedly made by his entourage came to light, in which it was said that I had wished for the death of a family member.

"Since then, there has been no evidence published to prove the allegations made against me. A tragedy was used to justify the aggression and there are lies that hurt more than the blows.

"The damage being done to my family is irreparable and unjustifiable: threats, insults and even private messages wishing death to my family.

"Yesterday I reported the case to the police. Let justice do its job. My only objective now is to focus on my profession and help my club to achieve its objectives."