BARCELONA - Catalan separatist organization, Tsunami Democratic is planning a massive mass action that has the potential to derail the El Clasico match.
This prestigious match between Barcelona versus Real Madrid was scheduled to take place at the Camp Nou stadium on October 26, but because the Catalan political situation at that time was not conducive, La Liga asked that the match be played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Real Madrid's home.
The proposal was rejected by the two clubs involved. And with the unrest in Catalan subsiding, the match was rescheduled for December 18th.
A recent statement from the separatists regarding the massive demonstration that will be held on the day of the El Clasico match raises concerns from La Liga and the two clubs that will compete. Here's the full statement:
"Tsunami Democratic realizes the importance of the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid for sports fans," Tsunami Democratic said in a statement. Launching Football Espana, Saturday, November 30.
"But this is an extraordinary political situation. With people imprisoned, exiled and without the [right] to self-determination or their fundamental rights, nothing is normal.
“Everyone has to understand that all parties need to sit down and talk about freedom, basic rights and the right to self-determination in Catalonia.
"We are calling for a day of mobilization on 18 December and ask all citizens of the country to spare that date and come to Barcelona."
Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for incitement for their role in the 2017 independence referendum.
Oriol Junqueras, a former Catalan vice president and the highest-ranking pro-independence leader at the trial - was sentenced to the longest 13 years on charges of incitement and misuse of public funds.
A 25-year prison sentence was filed for Junqueras. However, he and eight others were acquitted of more serious rebellion charges.
After the court's ruling, Catalan independence supporters marched in Barcelona displaying banners reading "free political prisoners" while urging others to "take to the streets".
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