In collaboration with Real Madrid, Barcelona is expected to press for changes across all agreements approved at this Wednesday’s Extraordinary General Assembly, as Dubai played host to the approval of several articles that update the statutes governing LaLiga clubs.
The Catalan club participated via telematic means, represented by attorney Fernando Irurzun of the Clifford firm. His purpose at the assembly was strictly to vote against every agreement put forward at the meeting, according to sources familiar with Barça’s stance.
Barcelona has not set a date for any formal challenge and is weighing doing so in partnership with another club. It would not be surprising if Real Madrid became a partner in this effort, a possibility confirmed by Barça insiders (LaLiga sources) readers should note the ongoing strategic considerations.
Barça opposed all resolutions on the grounds that the assembly was convened improperly and that the agreements lacked sufficient justification in the way they were structured and elected. The club also called the meeting in Dubai an unnecessary financial and logistical burden, suggesting the process did not match its expectations for transparency (Barça internal discussions, corroborated by multiple sources, 2024–25 season coverage).
At the Dubai gathering, LaLiga clubs approved amendments to several articles of their statutes, addressing topics such as stadium security, financial governance, and disciplinary oversight, according to official LaLiga reports. The changes aim to align club statutes with modern governance standards and to prepare for evolving regulatory frameworks (LaLiga briefing notes, official minutes, 2024–25 update).
Reportedly, a broad slate of clubs participated in discussions, with about 40 clubs contributing directly to the deliberations. The meetings also tackled necessary adjustments to bring the statute into line with the anticipated Sports Act, currently unfolding through parliamentary channels. The objective is to ensure the statute remains compatible with future law while preserving the autonomy and accountability integral to LaLiga’s governance (LaLiga summaries, 2024–25 cycle; parliamentary progress reports).