“Not our rivals” – Why Real Madrid are keeping a ‘low profile’ amid Barcelona’s registration woes | OneFootball

Barcelona are currently grappling with significant challenges in registering Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, despite returning to the 1:1 financial fair play rule.

Even with Joan Laporta’s efforts to navigate through these financial constraints, the club have been forced to seek intervention from the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) to resolve their registration issues.

Barcelona are hoping for a positive verdict on Tuesday from the CSD, who have the authority to permit a precautionary measure to sign these two individuals.

Barcelona’s efforts to register Olmo and Victor, though, have not gone down well with other La Liga clubs, with teams such as Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Sevilla publicly urging La Liga to enforce strict control.

Why are Real Madrid silent?

Real Madrid, though, have kept a low profile at this difficult time for FC Barcelona, refusing to make any public statement on the matter.

Real Madrid have been quiet about Barcelona’s registration woes (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

A recent report from Manuel Amor has offered light on the subject, even revealing Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s statement on the matter.

“Barcelona must be left in peace: they are our partners, not a rival,” Perez said at a relaxed cocktail party.

The report adds that the strategic silence from Real Madrid can be traced back to their shared vision with Barcelona, especially concerning the Super League project.

Both clubs have been pivotal in pushing for this new competition, seeing it as a pathway to greater financial stability and influence in European football.

Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta have been allies in this venture, with little support from other major clubs, which has necessitated a united front.

Moreover, Real Madrid’s approach reflects a broader strategy where sports rivalry is overshadowed by mutual institutional interests.