RCD Espanyol fans holding team scarves at a stadium.
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Controversy in Barcelona 10 days before Madrid's Visit, Espanyol Issues Statement

Controversy erupts before the game as Espanyol reports what happens prior to the game with Madrid

Controversy in the soccer world is something that will definitely never be delayed, especially when it comes to clashes between rivals. Although this doesn't seem to be the case, it appears that it has also arisen. Just before the game between Real Madrid and Espanyol de Barcelona. A rather unusual situation, but one that seems to have wreaked havoc on the Catalan club.

While it is not specifically about sports, it is due to a statement issued by the Barcelona club against its own fans. Everything has stemmed from the resale of season tickets for this game. An action that is considered illegal, and the club itself has made it clear in its statement.

It has been the stance of the Barcelona club, which is very upset. Moreover, it has been some of their own fans who have reported this and want immediate measures.

Football players greet fans in a floodlit stadium.
RCDE Stadium is already waiting for Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

A major controversy before the game

The game between the Meringue team and the Barcelona club will take place on gameday number 22 of LaLiga. Specifically, it will be next Saturday, February 1st, where they will face off starting at 9 p.m.

This confrontation represents a very important point for Espanyol, which is fighting relegation in the 18th position, just one point away from safety. Therefore, this action by the fans is quite reprehensible and some even consider it inappropriate.

Football players in action during a match in a stadium full of spectators.
Real Madrid won the first leg at Bernabéu. | Real Madrid Confidencial

The last encounter between them didn't go well for the Barcelona club, where they lost by a score of 4 to 1 against the Whites. Therefore, the presence of all members and season ticket holders is important for this match, although it seems they don't see it that way.

We will see what measures will be taken

Right now, the only thing we can do is wait to see what measures the club will take regarding these decisions. However, some of their fans demand permanent measures to prevent this from happening again in the not-too-distant future.

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