Real Madrid Candidate Calls for Barcelona Drop to Second Division

Real Madrid presidential candidate declared a desire to see Barcelona playing in the Second Division. The comment revived the Negreira controversy. The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona moved from the pitch to the political arena. The statement appears during the ongoing presidential election campaign at Real Madrid. The candidate’s remarks underscore off‑field tensions as the club selects its next president. The election campaign has intensified scrutiny of both clubs. Negreira, previously linked to Barcelona, was referenced again in the candidate’s speech. The reference ties past disputes to the current political battle.