Barcelona and Villarreal are seeking permission from the football authorities to play in Miami in December. Fan groups of the respective clubs have already threatened legal action if the plan progresses, and now Real have expressed their opposition to the move.

On Monday, the RFEF approved La Liga’s request for the match to be played at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium in December.

In recent hours, a wide range of opinions has emerged regarding the historic possibility that the Villarreal–Barcelona match could be played in Miami on December