Overview

• Barcelona faces a €23 million fine from the Spanish tax authorities for incorrect tax payments on agent fees between 2012 and 2015.
• The club's appeal against the fine was rejected by Spain's National Court, prompting Barcelona to announce plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
• This financial setback adds to Barcelona's existing debts, estimated at around €1.5 billion, further complicating their financial situation.
• Real Madrid, in contrast, successfully appealed similar tax cases, leading Barcelona to allege unfair treatment by the courts.
• Barcelona's on-field performance has also suffered, with the team lagging behind Real Madrid in the current season.