Real Madrid to appear as 'Injured party' In Barcelona's referee scandal case proceedings

In ongoing controversy involving FC Barcelona, Real Mrid have come out with a statement. current La Liga and Champions League winners have expressed concern over matter related to ir on-field rivals Barcelona and alleged payments me by club to he of referees. Mrid have stated that club will appear in proceedings.

Real Mrid, who competes against FC Barcelona in La Liga, have presented club's view on FC Barcelona allegedly indulging in wrongdoing. club has been accused of corruption over payments me by club to former vice president of Spanish referees' committee. As per reports, payments were in millions and by virtue of this club could face a massive punishment which may also include being expelled from UEFA Champions League.

While Barcelona has constantly denied indulging in any wrongdoing, it came under scrutiny after club's transactions became public. While, payments were initially investigated as a part of tax probe, but upon digging deep it was found that club has been in contact with Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, and payments of millions have been me.

On matter, Real Mrid issued following statement. “Real Mrid expresses its deep concern about seriousness of matter and reiterates its full confidence in action of justice and has agreed that, in defence of its legitimate interests, it will appear in proceedings as soon as judge opens m to injured parties.”

FC Barcelona in 2022/23 season

Following a substandard 2021/22 season, FC Barcelona pulled financial levers to make many huge signings in summer. club has a new goalscorer in form of Robert Lewandowski and defense line is changed. In La Liga, Xavi Hernandez side has fared well, team is currently nine points ahe of second-placed Real Mrid and are on course to win La Liga trophy.

As far as UEFA Champions League goes, Barcelona’s misery continued in this tournament. club crashed out from group sts and n h to play in Europa League for second season in a row. FC Barcelona failed to edge out Manchester United in Europa League and ended European campaign with a 2-1 loss against English club. club is currently alive in Copa Del Rey and are leing semifinal tie against Real Mrid 1-0.