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Laporta Defends Barcelona, Urges Real Madrid to Accept Penalty

2/23/2026

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Joan Laporta, former president of FC Barcelona, said Real Madrid should not complain about the penalty in their Osasuna defeat, noting Madrid has benefited from similar calls in the past.
Laporta urged Real Madrid to accept the decision gracefully.
He is campaigning for re-election, promoting continuity and saying Barcelona has improved in recent years.
Polls show he remains the favorite, while opponents struggle to unify.

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Joan Laporta, former president of FC Barcelona, said Real Madrid should not complain about the penalty in their Osasuna defeat, noting Madrid has benefited from similar calls in the past.
Laporta urged Real Madrid to accept the decision gracefully.
He is campaigning for re-election, promoting continuity and saying Barcelona has improved in recent years.
Polls show he remains the favorite, while opponents struggle to unify.