The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved a request from LaLiga clubs Barcelona and Villarreal to relocate their league match to Miami, Florida. The game is proposed to be held on December 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium, marking a rare instance of a LaLiga regular-season match played outside Spain. This move is part of LaLiga's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the United States, a goal pursued for several years. However, the proposal still requires final approval from UEFA and FIFA. The decision has sparked opposition from Real Madrid, which has formally requested UEFA, FIFA, and the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) to block the relocation. Real Madrid argues that playing the match in Miami would provide an unfair sporting advantage and undermine the competitive integrity of the league. The club has criticized the move for disrupting the balance of competition and has highlighted a perceived double standard, noting its own acceptance of NFL games being held at its home stadium, Santiago Bernabéu. LaLiga president Javier Tebas has defended the decision to hold the match in Miami, emphasizing the league's strategic interest in expanding its international footprint despite the controversy.