LaLiga has received approval to hold the regular season match between Barcelona and Villarreal on December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, marking the league's first regular season game in South Florida after seven years of attempts to schedule such an event. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also approved the move. However, the decision has sparked strong opposition from Real Madrid, which argues that playing the match in Miami would create an unfair sporting advantage and disrupt competitive balance. Real Madrid has formally appealed to FIFA, UEFA, and the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) to prevent the match from being played in the United States, emphasizing concerns about the integrity of the competition. The controversy has drawn widespread attention in Spain, with critics highlighting a perceived double standard as Real Madrid previously welcomed NFL games at their Santiago Bernabéu stadium. LaLiga president Javier Tebas has defended the decision to hold the match in Miami, underscoring its strategic importance for the league's international expansion.