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Joan Laporta meets Riquelme ahead of El Clasico clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Joan Laporta meets Riquelme ahead of El Clasico clash

Summary

Joan Laporta met with former Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme on October 25, just hours before the anticipated El Clasico at Spotify Camp Nou. Their meeting occurred during an annual gathering hosted by businessman Luis Conde, attended by various influential figures. Tensions remain high between Barcelona and Real Madrid, exacerbated by recent events related to the Negreira proceedings. The gathering featured former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell as well. Both Laporta and Riquelme are expected to attend the match later, which holds significant importance in the La Liga standings.

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By the Numbers

•Laporta and Riquelme met before El Clasico.
•The meeting took place during a gathering in Barcelona.
•Relations are tense following the Negreira proceedings.
•Sandro Rosell also attended the event.
•Match is crucial for both teams in La Liga.

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Relations between Barcelona and Real Madrid are at an all-time low following Los Blancos‘ actions in the Negreira proceedings against the Catalan club.Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta have both mai...
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