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May 13, 2026

Barcelona Weigh Legal Move After Perez Press Conference

Barcelona Weigh Legal Move After Perez Press Conference

Barcelona have reacted sharply after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez launched another public attack on the Catalan giants during a tense media appearance in Madrid.

The veteran chief confirmed he will remain in charge of Real Madrid for now, though he also revealed plans to call elections. That alone grabbed attention. Yet the bigger shock arrived when Perez once again dragged the Negreira case into the spotlight while criticizing referees and sections of the Spanish media.

Inside Barcelona, the response came quickly.

Club officials released a firm statement confirming their legal department is examining every accusation made during the press conference. The wording was careful, but the message landed hard. Few around Spanish football expected tensions to rise this fast again after the recent Barcelona vs Real Madrid match.

Barcelona considering next step after Perez comments

According to the club statement, Barcelona is assessing whether further action should follow. That includes possible legal measures related to the remarks Perez made earlier in the day.

The timing makes this saga even louder. Hansi Flick’s side have just secured another La Liga crown after beating Real Madrid in the latest Clasico showdown. Fans inside the stadium erupted at full-time, while frustration continues to grow around the Madrid camp.

That one moment flipped everything.

Now the noise surrounding Barcelona legal action and the wider El Clasico fallout is growing by the hour. Real Madrid face another season without silverware, while Barcelona now hold both the trophy and the momentum.