Real Madrid Hit Out at Barcelona With Cheeky Video After Laporta’s Comments

• Real Madrid has taken aim at Barcelona with a four-minute video after Joan Laporta’s comments
• The Barcelona boss had claimed Madrid had strong links to former Spanish ruler Francisco Franco
• Franco is seen as a dictator after his nearly 40-year rule of Spain following the country's civil war

Real Madrid and Barcelona are enjoying a sour relationship at the moment, with both Spanish teams publicly criticising each other in recent days.

In a bid to defend the Catalan club amid the refereeing scandal, Barcelona president, Joan Laporta launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid, describing them as 'the regime team' due to its proximity to political, sporting, and economic power.

According to Goal, Real Madrid has now responded by releasing a lengthy video detailing Barcelona's links to Francisco Franco, in response to comments from Laporta.

The video, which was widely circulated on social media, delves into Barca's ties with the dictator, claiming the Catalan club gave him three medals, made him an honourary club member, and enjoyed greater on-field success during his fascist regime.

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Real Madrid also revealed they intend to testify against Barcelona in the investigation into the club's payment scandal.

Barcelona wants Madrid off case

Meanwhile, former Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has written to the Spanish courts to have Real Madrid removed from testifying in the Negreira case, Football Espana reports.

Bartomeu, who is also under investigation amid allegations of 'sporting corruption' believes their rivals have not been affected by El Caso Negreira and should therefore not be involved furtherrremoved from the case.

Spanish prosecutors are currently investigating claims that Barcelona made years of payments to a former official, although the club have maintained their innocence throughout the matter.

Barcelona aim charges at league

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the rift between Barcelona and La Liga reaching new heights following the Catalan club’s reported decision to take the Spanish body to court.

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Since the fallout of the European Super League, of which La Blaugrana were one of the key founders, the club has been at loggerheads with the league led by Javier Tebas.

Barcelona is believed to have raised a case in a local commercial court against the Spanish league body after they were denied their privilege share from La Liga’s TV deal.