In a dramatic turn of events, Barcelona has secured a crucial victory in their ongoing legal battle with LaLiga, as Spain's Superior Sports Council (CSD) has issued a temporary ruling allowing previously unregistered players to return to action.
The decision specifically affects Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, who were left in limbo when their registrations were canceled on December 31 due to Barcelona's alleged failure to meet LaLiga's financial fair play requirements.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick couldn't contain his enthusiasm following the team's 2-0 triumph over Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup. "I am really happy for these two guys, but I am also happy for the whole team," Flick stated. "You could see what happened on the bus after the information came through. The whole club is very happy for this right decision."
The controversy stems from a complex financial compliance dispute. Despite Barcelona demonstrating compliance with financial fair play requirements by January 3, resulting in an increased spending cap, both LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) maintained their position that canceled registrations couldn't be reinstated within the same season.
LaLiga has expressed strong opposition to the CSD's ruling, indicating potential legal action: "The content of the resolution will be studied carefully in order to present the appropriate appeals, without prejudice to expressing its absolute disagreement with it."
Olmo and Víctor, who joined Barcelona last summer under a special injury replacement rule allowing clubs to utilize up to 80% of injured player Andreas Christensen's salary, missed Wednesday's Spanish Supercopa semifinal but are now cleared for Sunday's final against either Real Madrid or Mallorca.
While the CSD's final decision could take up to three months, sources close to the situation suggest a resolution might come sooner. Barcelona has presented a comprehensive 52-page report defending their interpretation of the rules, setting the stage for what could be a landmark case in Spanish football administration.
