Barcelona and RFEF 'to consider' suspending Camp Nou tribute after Elche clashes | OneFootball

Barcelona and the RFEF are weighing whether to call off Thursday’s planned tribute to Spain’s world champions at the Spotify Camp Nou at 21.00, after National Police clashes with Barça supporters in Elche on Sunday. According to Rac1, both parties are studying a suspension.

The plan was a simple pre-match presentation of the trophy and a round of applause. A similar event at San Mamés backfired, drawing heavy jeers.

Those set to be recognised were Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Rodri, with the group led by Rodri Hernández.

Tensions rose in Elche when some fans had estelada flags taken and one Barça supporter was struck by National Police. The Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, said on Tuesday the incident is under investigation, and admitted there could have been disproportionate force outside the Martínez Valero.

Barcelona and the federation are expected to decide on Wednesday, with indications that staging any tribute will be difficult. The ANC also plans to distribute 10,000 estelada flags around the Camp Nou to be waved during the ceremony and the rest of the match.

Source: Superdeporte

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