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Joan Laporta Makes Barcelona’s Stance Clear: “Relations With Real Madrid Are Completely Broken”
Ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final, Joan Laporta admitted that institutional relations between Barcelona and Real Madrid are fully broken, while still leaving the door open to a possible reconciliation in the future.
Tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid has once again come to the forefront. Speaking in Jeddah, Joan Laporta, president of the Catalan club, stated that institutional ties between the two historic rivals are currently “completely broken.” His remarks came during events surrounding the Spanish Super Cup final, set to be played this Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Laporta explained that the breakdown is not recent and stems from a series of issues that have gradually damaged the relationship between the two clubs. While acknowledging the long-standing sporting rivalry, he made it clear that the current situation goes beyond what happens on the pitch.
The Roots of the Barcelona–Real Madrid Conflict
According to Laporta, one of the key factors behind the rupture has been recent comments made by Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, regarding the so-called Negreira case. The Barcelona chief believes those statements deepened the divide and intensified an already strained relationship.
“There are several issues that have distanced us,” Laporta said, stressing that what was once a fierce sporting rivalry has now evolved into a damaged institutional relationship. Even so, he was careful to point out that a lack of relations does not imply a lack of respect. From his perspective, both clubs must continue to act with civility and mutual respect regardless of the current circumstances.
A Definitive Break or Room for Repair?
Despite the strength of his words, Laporta stopped short of declaring the situation irreversible. He noted that, in football and in life, almost anything can be repaired if there is genuine willingness from both sides. For now, however, he acknowledged that the conditions are not in place and that relations remain fractured.
On the sporting front, the Barcelona president avoided fueling further controversy ahead of the final against Real Madrid. He dismissed any talk of favorites, insisting that finals are unpredictable by nature and that outcomes are decided solely on the field.
Joan Laporta’s comments add another chapter to the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, one now defined not only by competition on the pitch, but also by a deep institutional rift that could shape the relationship between the two clubs for years to come.
