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".

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.

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.