Everything indicates that the controversial Barça-Valencia match won't be played at either Camp Nou or Montjuïc. Johan Cruyff Stadium, with a capacity of 6,000 spectators, will be the venue for the clash.
That will be the attendance for the match. Far below the 8,000 demanded and required by the Professional Soccer League. The match will be played there fully in accordance with the law, without appeals or punishment, as is being loudly demanded in the capital.
Moreover, if the next match, against Sevilla, also can't be played at Camp Nou, Barça would return to Montjuïc. No longer with the event that prevented it from using the stadium next weekend.
Many shouts in Madrid and no appeal
Laporta has studied the lesson well and has done his homework. No matter how much they shout and strain their voices in Madrid, no one is going to take away Barça's chance to fight for the three titles.
The law is on its side, no matter how much the "El Chiringuito" crowd was stirred up last night. They spoke of a handful of teams interested in Barça's defeat in the offices.
But neither Valencia will appeal, nor will Getafe in the next match. Not even Florentino Pérez, who doesn't want to get his gloves dirty with a minor issue.
A few years ago, Real Madrid had to remodel its stadium and used Alfredo Di Stéfano, with even less capacity than Johan Cruyff. Florentino won't lift a finger for a case he believes has no future.
The final decision will be known this afternoon. Although it's already been made. Montjuïc isn't available next weekend and the city council won't sign off on the completion of Camp Nou works in a rush.
Barça won't lose points in the offices
The Johan Cruyff option is the only one still standing, and that's where Barça-Valencia will be played before 6,000 spectators, as required by law. Although the law also specifies its exceptions. Force majeure causes may require playing in a stadium with reduced capacity.
Mundo Deportivo recalls today that Article XIII states: "stadiums must have a minimum capacity of 8,000 seats. The Delegate Commission may, due to demographic, architectural, technical, or historical circumstances of the Club/SAD, accept the reduction of this required minimum capacity."
In other words, everything is in order, Barça is acting in accordance with the law and no one will be able to try to deduct points or add fines through appeals