Key Takeaways:
- La Liga players will stage a sit-down protest this weekend in response to the planned Villarreal v Barcelona match in Miami
- Team captains from the Spanish championship met this afternoon and agreed on coordinated action, according to COPE
- The opening fixture between Oviedo and Espanyol will feature the first protest at 21:00 tonight
Background to the Miami Fixture Controversy
La Liga players are preparing to visibly express their dissatisfaction this weekend, reacting to the league’s decision to stage the Villarreal vs Barcelona match in Miami. The fixture in question is scheduled to be played on December 20 in the state of Florida, drawing strong objections from players across the Spanish top flight.
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: The players in Spain are preparing a protest this weekend during the La Liga matchday as a response to the match in Miami.
They plan to stage a 20/30-second sit-in at the start of each match.
This afternoon, all the captains met and just made the decision.
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) October 17, 2025
Collective Response and Planned Protest
According to reporting from COPE, this afternoon captains from teams competing in the Spanish championship convened and reached a consensus to protest the decision. The agreed course of action involves all players participating in a 20-30 second sit-down on the pitch at the outset of each fixture in the round.
Match Schedule and Initial Protest
The round’s first match will see Oviedo take on Espanyol, with kick-off set for 21:00 tonight. Players from both sides are expected to initiate the coordinated sit-down, setting the tone for further demonstrations throughout the league this weekend.
