Real Madrid publicly oppose Barcelona vs Villarreal LaLiga game in USA

Los Blancos have urged FIFA to block the Barca vs Villarreal game in the USA.

In a statement, Real Madrid requested that FIFA and UEFA forbid Barcelona from playing their LaLiga match against Villarreal in the US.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has already given its preliminary approval for Barcelona’s LaLiga matchup versus Villarreal in December to take place in the United States.

In an effort to globalise the league and increase revenue, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has been eager to expand the league internationally. However, Madrid have now made it clear that they oppose the notion.

Real Madrid are not happy with the possibility of a LaLiga match outside of Spain

Madrid stated in a statement that was made public:

“Real Madrid CF wishes to express to its members, supporters, and football fans in general its firm rejection of the proposal to play the matchday 17 match of the National First Division League Championship between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona outside of Spain.

“The measure, implemented without prior information or consultation with the clubs participating in the competition, violates the essential principle of territorial reciprocity that governs double-round league competitions (one match at home and the other at the opposing team’s home), altering the competitive balance and granting an undue sporting advantage to the applicant clubs. 

“The integrity of the competition demands that all matches be played under the same conditions for all teams.

“Unilaterally modifying this regime violates the equality between contenders, compromises the legitimacy of the results, and sets an unacceptable precedent that opens the door to exceptions based on interests other than strictly sporting interests, clearly affecting sporting integrity and risking adulteration of the competition. If this proposal is implemented, its consequences would be so serious that they would mark a turning point for the world of football.”

Additionally, Madrid acknowledged that it has requested FIFA not to approve the match and pushed UEFA to have the RFEF reject the proposal. Additionally, Los Blancos have asked that the Higher Sports Council refrain from approving the match without the unanimous approval of other teams.

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