The final ruling from the Superior Sports Council (CSD) in favor of FC Barcelona regarding the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor has not met with opposing opinions from Real Madrid. In the press conference before the match against Valencia (Saturday at 16:15), Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the controversy between the azulgrana team and LaLiga, a topic that the league is far from considering closed.
"This is not a question for me. I don't want to comment on this matter," he said upon receiving the first question related to the final ruling of the CSD. However, when the third question came up, again related to the same topic, 'Carletto' had no choice but to 'take a stand' on the controversy, although he did so with the caution that he is usually known for.
Regarding whether the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor distort the competition, the Italian replied: "No, I don't think so". Madrid has remained on the sidelines of the controversy between LaLiga and Barcelona, unlike clubs like Sevilla, Athletic, and Atlético, which in January took a stance against the culés by requesting government intervention to obtain the licenses for their two reinforcements from last summer.
Barcelona must resolve its 'Fair Play' issues before June 30
Initially, Barcelona has already relieved itself of the headache related to the registrations of both players, but it still has issues to resolve with its financial 'Fair Play'. The club must generate 100 million euros from the sale of the exploitation rights of 475 VIP boxes at Spotify Camp Nou before the next June 30. Otherwise, it will have to face another market outside the 1:1 rule, a key factor for being able to sign without restrictions. In any case, the licenses of Pau and Dani should not be at risk for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona and Madrid return to LaLiga this weekend, knowing that in three weeks they will face each other in the Copa del Rey final. In this regard, Ancelotti also expressed his respect for his rival and what it means to define a title in a Clásico. "Barcelona is playing very well. When you play a final, you have to respect all opponents. There is a lot of respect for Barcelona," emphasized the Italian coach, who already won a cup final against the culés in 2014.