SPAIN’S top flight could grind to a halt this weekend.
That’s as referees consider going on strike following a string of controversial incidents.
Football Espana claims LaLiga may be halted as officials plan protests due to “public pressure” and “physical danger”.
An U19s game between Polillas and Calavera ended with a referee allegedly being assaulted outside the ground by various people, including the father of a player.
The official in question reportedly suffered “various wounds” after being dealt a “number of blows”.
The Spanish Referee Federation loudly condemned the incident, blaming it on anti-official rhetoric.
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And the Anti-Violence Committee want top clubs to take more responsibility after Valencia chief Javier Solis blasted the referee following his side’s 2-0 defeat to Sevilla on Sunday.
Federation refs are now considering calling a strike which would result in LaLiga being halted at the weekend.
They are unhappy with the way they are being spoken about by fans and football higher-ups.
Should refs strike, it would impact Barcelona’s crunch clash at home against Atletico Madrid.
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The Catalans are leading the LaLiga title race and know victory against their rivals would put them within touching distance of the trophy.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are due to play Celta Vigo.
But first they will face Chelsea in tonight’s Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.
The reigning European champs are 2-0 up from last week’s first leg at the Bernabeu.
And they know just 90 minutes separates them from a semi-final showdown against Man City or Bayern, with Pep Guardiola’s men already 3-0 up.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
