Real Madrid issue a statement to strongly reject plans to play Villarreal's La Liga match with Barcelona in the United States, saying it "sets an unacceptable precedent".

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid Slam Barcelona, La Liga for Possible Miami Fixture in Ruthless Message. Real Madrid asserted their “firm rejection” of Barcelona and Villarreal’s request to play their December La Liga fixture in the United States.

Earlier this week, major steps were taken by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to host the game between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in the USA.With the RFEF issuing its approval and