FC Barcelona has officially submitted a mandatory conciliation claim prior to filing a criminal complaint for defamation under Article 205 of the Penal Code against the President of Real Madrid, Mr. Florentino Pérez.
This action follows statements made by Pérez at a press conference on 12 May 2026 and an interview given the next day to a media outlet.
The mandatory conciliation claim is a preliminary legal step aimed at resolving the dispute before proceeding to court.
As of now, no court decisions have been issued, and neither party has provided further official comments on the matter.
This case highlights the off-field tensions between Spain’s two major clubs, where legal challenges add complexity to their business rivalry.
