The Permanent Commission of the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sports has declared the next Classic, scheduled for October 25 at the Spotify Camp Nou, as a high-risk match. The decision was made after a series of incidents and complaints that have generated a climate of tension between the two teams.
Real Madrid has expressed its discontent with several referee decisions in recent days of the league. In the derby against Atlético de Madrid, referee Ortiz Arias did not sanction Kang-in Lee's tackle on Fede Valverde with a red card, an action that the club considered serious. In addition, Huijsen's expulsion for a penalty on Giuliano Simeone at the beginning of the second half also fueled the controversy. The club also criticizes the expulsion of Vinicius after grabbing Saliba in the match against Villarreal, a sanction that could prevent his participation in the Classic. Finally, Real questions the yellow card imposed on Konaté, arguing that the player had not touched the opponent.
In response to these complaints, the Commission has planned a reinforced police deployment both in the pre-matches and during the game and after its completion. The objective is to guarantee the safety of players, coaching staff and fans, avoiding possible confrontations and risk situations.
Barcelona, for its part, has not issued public comments on the statement. However, the club is preparing for the match with the same intensity as the rival, aware of the magnitude of the risk involved in the match.
The Classic on October 25 remains on the season's agenda, although under the shadow of the high-risk alert. The teams and the Security Commission will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that the duel takes place without incident. The focus will be on the performance of both teams and compliance with established security measures.