The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved a request from LaLiga clubs Villarreal and Barcelona to relocate their December 20, 2025, league match to Miami, Florida. The match is planned to be held at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, marking a rare instance of a LaLiga regular season game played outside Spain. This move aligns with LaLiga's long-standing ambition to host a regular season match in South Florida, a goal pursued for seven years. However, the approval is provisional, pending final authorization from UEFA and FIFA. The decision has sparked controversy, with Real Madrid strongly opposing the relocation, arguing that it undermines the sporting integrity and creates an unfair competitive advantage. Real Madrid has formally appealed to FIFA, UEFA, and Spain's sports governing body (CSD) to prevent the match from being played in Miami. Other figures in Spanish football have expressed mixed views, with Atletico Madrid's coach Diego Simeone showing no concern over the proposal, while Celta Vigo's coach Claudio Giráldez suggested the match is not suitable for players and fans. The debate continues as LaLiga prepares for its 2025-26 season, with Barcelona having already resumed play.