Ruairidh Barlow

I've already changed it because I don't think it's a major deal either way. But as I say, the detail is there for people if they want it.

I think it does come off as fair and balanced.

If I don't think my readers are going to read the hyperlink, why would I bother putting it in? It's also beyond my control.

I'd say it's just as likely people click on it as get to the last line.

It's a singular line, I have linked to a more in-depth account of the dispute. The point of a link is a shortcut to a better explanation. There's no link to the Laporta political talk.

And again, if the club says it's about racism, then it is. But they don't?

The fine actually comes from more than the one incident we're discussing, some of which was 'insults' rather racial abuse.

I can't rehash the entire dispute in every article. And this article is not about the dispute. If people want to read further into it, they can, rather than half a line on it.

In terms of conjecture, it's been voiced by multiple presidential rivals and the grada leaders - which qualifies for 'some'.

Maybe the ban is about racism, that's what the fine is for. But the club haven't said that. Why don't they? I think if they gave that reason, few would dispute it.

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Or any of these. We've covered the background of the issue extensively, which becomes evident, if you look further into the article linked in the one we're discussing.

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This is mentioned by the article linked within. The club have not mentioned racism either, they say 'unacceptable behaviour'.

The UEFA fine is for insults and discriminatory behaviour, which are mentioned. That's the wording.

They do not mention racism. Either way, if it is about racism, I dare say they should ban the section anyway and not make it about a fine.

Hey! I've mentioned the reasons behind the fine in the article linked in there. I've also gone into the background of the dispute in a number of articles over the last two years.

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Osasuna and Vicente Moreno runaway leaders in the most handsome manager in La Liga table. Weak year mind.

If Rodrygo is indeed fit.... Incredible he didn't coming on. Know Ancelotti said he had a fever but... And it was Victor Muñoz that the big chance fell to.

Araújo behind Christensen. Some large decisions.

Given where they were, and the lack of changes, Hansi Flick is one win away from a masterpiece of a season.

The best season Barcelona have had for a decade. Since Messi, Neymar, Suárez, Luis Enrique and the treble. No small thing.

It's quite the demonstration of Eric García's improvement that Jules Koundé's injury is not being talked about more ahead of tonight.

Ahhhh Isco-Gio Lo Celso, you're too generous La Liga.

Diomande... Open goal, two players with him, sclaffs it wide... That was the moment. Borja Jiménez beyond words. Desperate for Leganés. That just can't happen if you want to stay up.

Not that García Pimienta's Sevilla filled me with emotion, but Caparrós' version leaves even colder (good Spanglish I know).

The return of Suso is fine, but it just makes it harder for Lukebakio to shoot, which is ultimately their quickest route to goal.

Very bad news as it happens.

Duk, Raba, Munir and Juan Cruz all in for Borja Jiménez and Leganés - not good news for Sevilla I reckon.

Mbappé and Vinícius aren't perfect either, but compared to earlier in the season, they're the best they've been as a pair.

This is the first time all season Real Madrid have had time to rest, and midweek to work on their gameplans.

And finally, Barcelona are not at their best. It's true they've come up with the goods, but they're restricted to 30-45 minutes at their earlier level.

Coming off the game in Milan, the legs will be heavy, and two of the three Clásicos have been decided in the final half hour.

They also defended well in the first half of the Copa final, even if they offered little. Güler is currently the best player to release the ball for their front three (Inc. Bellingham).

Tchouaméni; Valverde, Ceballos; Bellingham gives them routes out of pressure.

As absurd as the ending was, I think Real Madrid have some reasons for optimism against Barcelona next week - if they play four midfielders.

They're not brilliant defensively, but those are the only two La Liga goals they've conceded in four, and they weren't as open early👇

It's a bit of a shame that Celta have no money, because Giráldez is probably one or two really good signings away from taking them to the next level and getting those results against Barça/Real Madrid

Maybe a midfielder + defender that could really impose themselves on the game.

All good points - feel like Olmo needs a performance to play the Clásico mind.

Barcelona get out of dodge with a win, and seemingly no injuries (Gavi?). Ronald Araújo probably their best player, which explains a good deal.

Héctor Fort won't be at right-back v Inter, you'd imagine if Fermín was going to start, he would've come off for Olmo.

Ayoze Pérez up to 19 goals this season, 16 in La Liga. That moves him into 4th in the Pichichi rankings and top of the Zarra rankings.

Such a neat and smart player, and at €4m maybe the best value for money signing in Spain (Europe?).

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