What has become known as the “Negreira case” has been used multiple times by Real Madrid in their ongoing battle against referees in La Liga. The Spanish giants have accused officials throughout Spain of being corrupt, making decisions that benefit Barcelona over Los Blancos.

The Balangura make their long-awaited return to Camp Nou.

Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga with an emphatic win over 10-man Athletic Club in their first match at the Spotify Camp Nou since May 2023.

Inside the opening four minutes, they have gone ahead courtesy of Robert Lewandowski, who fired in at the near post.