> ”With this match, we take a historic step that launches La Liga and Spanish football into a new dimension. We understand and respect the concerns this decision may generate, but it’s important to put it in context: this is just one match out of the 380 that make up the season.
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> “La Liga represents millions of fans around the world, including many who passionately follow their teams and also deserve the opportunity to experience them live at least once. This match seeks to bring our football closer to this global fan base without undermining our commitment to those who enjoy it in Spain’s stadiums every matchday.”