Overview
- The Barcelona president made the remarks at an RFEF reception in Jeddah, with Emilio Butragueño present for Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez absent.
- Laporta said “diverse topics” have distanced the clubs, with Spanish reports pointing to the Super League split and pressure linked to the Negreira case.
- He emphasized “maximum respect” between the institutions and said the relationship could be reconducted in a civil manner.
- Laporta also expressed confidence in Barcelona’s form, saying the team arrives strong and is eager to win the Supercopa.
- The comments came on the eve of Sunday’s final in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the public and diplomatic weight of the declaration.