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Real Madrid say they are opposed to plans by their bitter rivals Barcelona to play a league match in the United States this season, saying the move “sets an unacceptable precedent”.
Barcelona and Villarreal are seeking permission from the football authorities to play in Miami in December. Fan groups of the clubs have already threatened legal action if the plan progresses, and now Real have expressed their opposition to the move.
“Real Madrid would like to express to its members, supporters and football fans in general its strongest rejection of the proposal to play outside Spain the match … between Villarreal and Barcelona,” the club said in a statement.
