Barcelona president Joan Laporta met in person with Enrique Riquelme, Real Madrid's presidential candidate, during an exclusive event held on Saturday, the evening before the Clásico. The meeting took place on the occasion of the traditional "Civet de la Fonteta", an evening reserved for the Spanish political and business elite, which takes place in the private residence of the entrepreneur LuisConde.
Among the exceptional guests were prominent figures such as JuanmaMorenoBonilla, president of the regional government of Andalusia, JosepOliu, president of Banco Sabadell, and FernandoLópezMiras, president of the Region of Murcia. The former president of Barcelona, SandroRosell, also attended the evening, stopping to greet Laporta. The “Civet” is now considered one of the main social gatherings for the Catalan and national elite, and the presence of football ambassadors has given a strong sporting character to the event.
The meeting between Laporta and Riquelme introduced a football component to the gala, anticipating this evening's big match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. With both clubs focused on the upcoming clash, the meeting brought face to face the current top Catalan manager and one of the most discussed names for the future leadership of the Madrid club. No concrete agreement was reported, but the event highlighted the two executives' mutual interest in the management and vision of their clubs.
The Clásico, scheduled for 9pm, promises to be an event of great importance for La Liga and for the fans of both teams. While Laporta prepares to lead Barcelona towards new goals, Riquelme seems ready to launch his candidacy for the future of Real Madrid. Attention is now focused on the outcome of the match and any developments in the management of the clubs, which could influence the competitive dynamics of the season.