Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

Real Madrid have strongly opposed La Liga’s plan to stage the Villarreal vs Barcelona match in Miami, calling it a threat to football’s integrity.

Real Madrid have slammed plans to play December's LaLiga game between Villarreal and Barcelona in the United States. Madrid have said the proposal would "give an undue sporting advantage" to the teams involved and "sets an unacceptable precedent.