The precautionary measure from the Superior Sports Council (CSD) in favor of FC Barcelona made Joan Laporta explode in the hallways of the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The president could not contain his happiness upon learning of the ruling that allows the club to once again count on Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, embracing the presidential advisor, Enrique Masip, before making a middle finger gesture, with ecstatic shouts at the decision of the governmental body captured by the cameras of 'Esport3' and 'El Chiringuito'.
The good news for Barça came just before the semifinal of the Supercopa de España against Athletic Club, where Hansi Flick's team crowned a perfect day with a clear victory of 0-2. Olmo and Víctor did not make the squad against the Basques, but they will be available for the final next Sunday, against the winner of the match between Mallorca and Real Madrid.
Barça trusted in the favorable ruling of the CSD
For Barça, the CSD's decision reaffirmed the club's confidence in resolving a 'soap opera' that was postponed longer than necessary due to the inflexible stance of LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) regarding the denial of licenses for both Barça players. In fact, the employers' association made it clear on Wednesday that it will thoroughly review the Council's resolution to subsequently file its appeals against a decision that generates "absolute disagreement".
However, the culé board, which authorized Dani and Pau to travel with the team for the Supercopa, anticipating the 'ok' from the CSD for their registration, has taken a firm step to count on their only reinforcements from last summer for the rest of the season. The Council ruled in favor of Barça, but it is not a definitive ruling, as it only recognizes the legal basis of the 52-page appeal and 60 attached documents submitted by the azulgrana team. The final resolution will take a maximum of three months, starting from this Wednesday. Meanwhile, both players will be able to compete in all official competitions with their club and national team.