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Barcelona vs Florentino Perez: Madrid court sets November date for conciliation hearing
The legal dispute between Real Madrid and Barcelona is moving into another phase, as the Madrid courts have now set a date for the conciliation hearing requested by the Joan Laporta-led board against Florentino Perez.
According to SPORT, Barcelona and the Real Madrid president have been summoned to appear at 9:40 a.m. on November 25 at Courts 1 and 2 of Madrid.
It is to be remembered that Barcelona initiated the process after taking issue with comments made by the Real Madrid president about the club and the Negreira case.
However, the dispute has gone well beyond Perez’s original remarks ever since.
As reported before, a month after Perez’s explosive remarks, Real Madrid’s legal team has sought documentation from Barcelona relating to its compliance system during the 2010-2018 period.
Real Madrid seeks Barcelona documents in ongoing case
Barcelona’s decision to pursue legal action against Perez followed comments he made during a press conference on May 12 and an interview the following day.
The Real Madrid president accused Barcelona of maintaining a relationship with refereeing officials over an extended period, comments that prompted a strong response from the Catalan club.
“The relationship with Barça is completely broken. When I found out about this, I didn’t want to have any dealings with a club that has been paying referees for two decades.
“We are the ones who have been wronged,” said the Real Madrid president.
Barcelona subsequently instructed its legal department, headed by Pere Lluis Mellado, to examine its options.
On June 12, the Blaugrana club announced that it had filed a mandatory conciliation claim against Perez, with the possibility of a criminal complaint for slander also referenced.
Real Madrid’s response has included its own requests in connection with the judicial proceedings.
The club’s legal team has asked the judge overseeing the case to require Barcelona to provide documentation concerning its compliance system between 2010 and 2018.
Real Madrid have also taken the Negreira issue to UEFA
Notably, the legal dispute is taking place against the backdrop of the Negreira case, which has remained a major point of contention between the two Spanish giants.
On top of that, Real Madrid have also urged UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles won during the period covered by the Negreira scandal.
As such, that request is a separate sporting avenue from the judicial proceedings in Madrid. Whether it produces any sporting or legal consequences remains uncertain, with no final decision having been reached.
Simply put, the matter in question is that Real Madrid consider themselves to have been harmed by the circumstances surrounding the Negreira affair and have continued to pursue the issue through the appropriate channels.
November hearing could be key
The November 25 conciliation hearing now provides the next significant date in the dispute.
Barcelona’s original claim followed Perez’s comments, while Real Madrid’s requests for documentation and its UEFA position show that the confrontation has gone beyond mere exchange of words.
The Madrid court will now hear the parties as part of the conciliation process, and whether that leads to an agreement or allows Barcelona to pursue the criminal complaint it has referenced remains to be determined.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
