Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez to boycott El Clasico as La Liga tensions escalate

Florentino Perez continues El Clasico boycott at Camp Nou

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has officially cancelled his trip to the Camp Nou, marking the third consecutive season the Los Blancos chief has refused to accompany his team. Relations between Real Madrid and Barcelona have completely frozen over due to the ongoing Negreira case. The traditional pre-match directors' lunch has been promptly cancelled, with Real Madrid's vice-president set to represent the club in the directors' box for the 20:00 kick-off on 25 October 2026.

Referee revealed for high-stakes El Clasico clash

Referee Juan Martinez Munuera has overtaken Alberola Rojas as the leading candidate to officiate the fiery El Clasico clash. Boasting 12 years of La Liga experience and serving as an international referee since 2015, the official has an impressive track record, having overseen 37 Barcelona matches (24 wins, 6 draws, 7 defeats) and 46 Real Madrid fixtures (30 wins, 9 draws, 7 defeats).

La Liga President Javier Tebas faces TAD disciplinary probe

The CSD has officially referred the case of La Liga President Javier Tebas to the Administrative Court for Sport (TAD) for urgent disciplinary review. This bombshell development follows controversial remarks by Tebas, who likened Real Madrid's club media to a fascist propaganda machine. TAD will immediately indict the La Liga chief under Article 76.4.b of Sports Law 10/1990 for bringing the sport into disrepute.