The controversy over the proposed Villarreal vs. FC Barcelona match in Miami continues to escalate. Real Madrid has officially filed a second complaint with Spain’s Superior Sports Council (CSD) in an effort to block the December 20 fixture from being played outside the country, reaffirming its firm stance against LaLiga’s plan to hold official matches on U.S. soil.

A second complaint and renewed pressure on the CSD

This marks the second formal complaint from Real Madrid to the CSD. The first was filed back in August, but with no resolution in sight, the club decided to push again. In response, the Spanish government body has now requested additional information from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to determine whether staging the match abroad violates any current regulations.

The RFEF, in turn, has asked the CSD for more clarity on the scope of Madrid’s complaint, while the Spanish government is reviewing domestic football laws to decide whether it has the authority to approve or block such an event.

Until now, the CSD had maintained that it lacked the jurisdiction to intervene. However, Real Madrid’s latest legal offensive has reignited the debate, forcing authorities to reconsider the case.

“It distorts the competition”

The club’s argument remains consistent: playing a LaLiga match in the United States “distorts the competition,” as it undermines the principle of equality between teams. Real Madrid insists that all league matches should be played in Spain, under the same conditions for every participant.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois echoed this sentiment last week, stating:

“It’s not the same to play in Miami as it is to play at home. The league didn’t consult the players or the clubs before making that decision.”

Players’ protest and UEFA’s position

The opposition to LaLiga’s plan isn’t limited to Real Madrid. During the last round of league fixtures, players from all 20 clubs coordinated a 15-second silent protest at kickoff to express their disapproval of taking the match outside Spain.

While UEFA has reportedly given its approval for the Villarreal–Barcelona game to go ahead, the final decision ultimately lies with the CSD and Spanish authorities, who continue to evaluate the legal framework surrounding the issue.

Real Madrid takes the matter to CONCACAF

In an unprecedented step, Real Madrid has even reached out directly to CONCACAF, the governing body overseeing football in North and Central America, urging them not to authorize the match within their territory until the legal dispute is resolved.