Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid Slam Barcelona, La Liga for Possible Miami Fixture in Ruthless Message. Real Madrid asserted their “firm rejection” of Barcelona and Villarreal’s request to play their December La Liga fixture in the United States.

Real Madrid issue a statement to strongly reject plans to play Villarreal's La Liga match with Barcelona in the United States, saying it "sets an unacceptable precedent".