What, at first glance, appeared on 20 February 2026 as a firm and consensual protocol to the eradication of violence, discrimination and harassment in Spanish professional football, ultimately evolved into a legal dispute involving some of Spain’s football powerhouses. The protocol promoted by LaLiga, institutionally endorsed by the Spanish Government and football’s main stakeholders, intended to reinforce safety and coexistence standards in stadia by implementing uniform preventive and operational measures. However, Real Madrid’s challenge disrupted this apparent consensus and sparked a debate that is not just social but also legal.
To understand the origins of the dispute, it is necessary to examine its context. On 25 and 26 March 2026, LaLiga organized the II Stadium Emergency Congress at the Metropolitano Stadium,
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