The situation surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Victor has placed FC Barcelona under scrutiny, with other La Liga clubs closely monitoring developments.
Despite a provisional green light from the Superior Council of Sport (CSD), a government-affiliated body, uncertainty remains as the Liga and the Spanish Football Federation have both declared the registration of the two players invalid. The possibility of sudden reversals keeps the case shrouded in tension.
Reports from the Spanish press indicate that several rival clubs, including Athletic Club, Atlético Madrid, and Sevilla FC, have already pressured La Liga to deny any concessions to Barcelona. Their grievances stem from what they perceive as potential favoritism towards the Catalan club. According to Relevo, these clubs are devising a strategy to exploit any legal misstep by Barcelona.
If either Olmo or Victor is fielded in an official match, such as the one against Getafe on January 18, and a subsequent ruling supports La Liga and the Federation’s stance, these clubs could lodge formal complaints against Barcelona for illegal team composition. Historical precedence underscores the seriousness of such violations. In 2015, Real Madrid faced automatic disqualification from the Copa del Rey for fielding Denis Cheryshev, a player deemed ineligible. The threat of similar punitive measures looms large, compelling Barcelona to tread carefully as they navigate this precarious situation.
