Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid continue to shine on the pitch, extending their flawless run of victories. At the same time, in the offices, the club is just as active, pursuing what they believe is necessary both for the institution and for Spanish football.

The “Negreira Case” remains at the center of the storm. The payments made by Barcelona to the former number two of Spanish refereeing continue to cast a long shadow, and Madrid insists these past actions still have consequences in the present. For this reason, the club will maintain its stance: waiting for the court’s ruling while keeping FIFA updated on every development. UEFA could also intervene if judicial authorities confirm sporting corruption.

RMTV has intensified its efforts by broadcasting comparative data between refereeing decisions that Madrid and Barcelona players have faced in recent years—arguing that the same imbalance persists today.

The club’s stance is clear: they hold former Barça presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell responsible for the scandal and its consequences. Albert Soler, once a club executive and later Spain’s Secretary of State for Sport, has also been singled out for his possible role in the events.

The controversy is further complicated by a change in the Spanish Federation’s ethics code in 2021, which limited sanctions for corruption to five years. This effectively prevents punishment for the Negreira payments, as more time had passed when the case came to light. Before this change, corruption cases had no statute of limitations.

Meanwhile, Valdebebas continues to highlight situations from the current season, pointing to what they view as unequal refereeing criteria—such as the difference in the number of cards shown to Barcelona’s rivals compared to Madrid’s.

The club’s leaders are leaving nothing unchecked. Their involvement in the legal case is proof of their determination, and they are closely following every development in Barcelona. Madrid intends to demand accountability and reparations for what they consider years of damage caused by systematic payments to Enríquez Negreira.

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