Last week, Barcelona found itself at odds with both La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation, which initially blocked the registration of the two players. The league and federation cited the club’s failure to meet the end-of-year deadline for financial compliance—rules that have become increasingly stringent as Spanish football attempts to stabilize its financial landscape.
However, the Higher Sports Council (CSD), acting as Spain’s top sporting authority, overruled the decision, allowing Barcelona to temporarily register Olmo and Víctor. The council's provisional green light came despite the timing issues, signaling its willingness to prioritize sporting fairness while broader compliance issues are being reviewed.
La Liga’s appeal, filed on Monday, challenges the legitimacy of the CSD’s intervention, suggesting it undermines the league's regulatory framework. The appeal adds yet another layer to the ongoing tension between Spain's major football stakeholders.
As of now, there is no official timeline for when the appeal will be reviewed, leaving Barcelona in a state of limbo regarding the long-term eligibility of the two players. The decision could have wider implications not just for Barcelona, but for how similar registration disputes are handled across Spanish football in the future.