Josep Bartomeu: El Clasico will not be postponed again

Published at :December 14, 2019 at 7:57 PM

Modified at :December 14, 2019 at 7:58 PM

The first Clasico of the season was initially scheduled to be played on 26th October 2019.

FC Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has cleared asserted that 'El Clasico' against Real Madrid in the coming week won't be postponed again amid political protests and tensions. A Catalan separatist movement known as the Democratic Tsunami have called for a massive outrage hours before the Barcelona - Real Madrid match at the Camp Nou.

One of world football's most prestigious fixture, the Clasico, was officially scheduled on October 26 but the Spain FA had to take a call and postpone it due to political unrest.

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"I can say that the Clasico will be played, it will not be postponed again," Bartomeu said at a Christmas press event in Barcelona.

"It is everyone's responsibility to ensure it goes ahead. We know that we live in a complicated period in Catalonia but that can be compatible with sport."

"Our stadium is a place for free expression, it always has been, and that is why we want to send out a message of normality and calm."

"The club is preparing for the Clasico with complete normality and we tell our fans to come with their family and friends."

"Together we have to deliver a Clasico that is a celebration of sport and of people. We want peace and calm."

The Democratic Tsunami group have again urged their protestors to gather at several points hours ahead of the fixture at the Camp Nou. But despite all the issues Bartomeu believes that the match will happen and will happen in a peaceful manner.

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"In an exceptional situation, we should act in an exceptional way," said a statement from the group on Tuesday.

The protest rally is latest in a demonstration that ignited around two months ago because nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed by the Spanish top court for their failed bid for independence back in 2017.

Now it remains to be seen what action the Spain FA will take and whether the match on Wednesday will commence at the Camp Nou or not. The security of the teams and the supporters remain a major factor amid all this political unrest.