Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will not travel to Camp Nou to watch the Clasico in La Liga on Sunday, a Barcelona club source told AFP. The Catalans will not hold a traditional pre-game lunch between directors of both clubs either, the same source confirmed.Florentino Perez WON’T attend El Clásico at the Camp Nou tomorrow. He is worried about the ‘hostile’ environment. pic.twitter.com/4nqISbopF6— TalkFCB © (@talkfcb_) March 18, 2023 Tensions between the clubs have risen in the past week because of the corruption charge levelled at Barcelona by Spanish prosecutors for paying a former refereeing chief 7.3 million euros ($7.9 million) between 2001 and 2018.Real Madrid confirmed last weekend they would appear in the case as an “injured party” to defend their interests, once proceedings move forward.##NAJAVA_MECA_7108508##Barcelona host Real Madrid looking to increase their nine point advantage on their rivals at the top of La Liga, which they are aiming to win for the first time since 2019.Spanish newspaper AS report that it is the first Clasico at Camp Nou Perez has not attended “in 20 years”. Drinks, snacks and thrills: Get ready for a day full of derby actionRelations between the two rival clubs seemed to be improving of late, as they looked to launch a European Super League project together in 2021 and remain set on the idea.© Agence France-PresseLA LIGA – ROUND 26FridayValladolid – Athletic Club 1-3 (0-1)/Larin 74 – Martinez 30, Guruzeta 57, Vesga 78 pen/SaturdayAlmeria – Cadiz 1-1 (0-0)/Melero 90+6 – Marti 49/Rayo Vallecano – Girona 2-2 (2-1)/Palazon 23, Trejo 34, – Tsygankov 29, 52/Espanyol – Celta 1-3 (0-2)/Gragera 86 – Veiga 26, Aspas 45 pen, Perez 82/Atl.Madrid – Valencia 1-0 (1-0)/Griezmann 23/Sunday16:00: (1.85) Betis (3.35) Mallorca (4.70)18:15: (3.20) Osasuna (3.10) Villareal (2.55)18:15: (1.40) Sociedad (4.80) Elche (9.50)20:30: (3.05) Getafe (2.90) Sevilla (2.65)23:00: (2.30) Barcelona (3.45) Real Madrid (3.30)***odds are subject to change***
