Overview
- Joan Laporta rejected bribery insinuations in Andorra, accused Real Madrid of “Barcelona‑itis,” and said Real Madrid TV tries to influence referees every week.
- Laporta cited two contentious goals against Elche — a Jude Bellingham handball and a Vinícius Jr. clash with Iñaki Peña — claiming Barcelona would lead the league if they were disallowed.
- Xabi Alonso dismissed Laporta’s comments as populist messages aimed at supporters and said Real Madrid will focus on winning on the pitch.
- Reports via Cadena Cope indicated Real Madrid will issue no further public comment, considering Pérez’s Assembly remarks sufficient.
- Pérez had reignited the Negreira case by highlighting Barcelona’s alleged €8m in payments over 17 years, while Laporta defended LaLiga president Javier Tebas and questioned Madrid’s push to oust him.