Tension between Spanish football institutions has erupted once again. LALIGA has issued a forceful statement following the recent decision by the RFEF’s Sole Competition Judge, asserting that this ruling violates the current legal framework.
The conflict arises from the suspension of the match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Oviedo, prompted by the poor condition of the pitch. However, the Sole Judge did not award the 3 points to Oviedo and overruled La Liga, considering the match as "not held." Furthermore, he announced that he would refer the case to the RFEF for possible disciplinary actions.
LALIGA defends its organizational autonomy
According to the body chaired by Javier Tebas, the authority to set, modify, or suspend the schedules and dates of professional matches belongs exclusively to LALIGA. The institution cites recent rulings from the Supreme Court and the National Court, which confirm that the RFEF does not have the power to review these organizational decisions.
LALIGA maintains that the suspension of the match in Vallecas was a necessary measure to ensure the physical integrity of the players after receiving unfavorable technical reports.
Appeal underway and precedents
The statement emphasizes that the new date for the match was set after consulting both the clubs involved and the Federation itself. For this reason, LALIGA has announced that it will file an appeal against the judicial decision, confident that it will be overturned for disregarding a common and legally established practice. This new institutional clash adds uncertainty to the Spanish professional football calendar as a final resolution is awaited.
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