Statement from LaLiga

Madrid, August 24, 2020.- After today’s meeting of its Delegating Commitee, LaLiga wish to state the following:

- The Social Disciplinary Judge, on August 7th, 2020, decided to throw out the disciplinary proceedings initiated against CF Fuenlabrada, considering that CF Fuenlabrada have not committed any act of negligence or violation of protocols. This decision backs the actions of LaLiga and CF Fuenlabrada in opposition to the Extraordinary Procedure Case No. 562 2019/20 of the Competition Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), initiated against said SAD.

LaLiga reiterates its absolute respect and support for this decision by the LaLiga Social Disciplinary Judge, the only body competent to resolve this issue.

After analyzing all the documentation provided by those responsible for LaLiga, this Delegating Committee understands that the established protocols were respected and that CF Fuenlabrada complied with LaLiga's instructions at all times.

- In relation to the communications sent out by the RFEF regarding the non-authorisation of the draw for the calendar, this Delegating Committee ratifies LaLiga's decision, in accordance with its powers, to proceed with the celebration of the draw on August 27 at the corresponding venue.

- Likewise, this Executive Committee considers inadmissible any proposal that has the purpose of altering the number of members of LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank, since it must only correspond to sporting results. LaLiga have already expressly stated this point in a communication sent to the RFEF on August 14th.

- Finally, the Delegating Committee calls on the institutions to ensure respect for LaLiga's scope of competence, thus avoiding undue interference that hinders the normal functioning of an industry that represents 1.37% of the country’s GDP, that generates 185,000 jobs. A league that has more than demonstrated its firm support for the rest of Spanish sport.