‘Tell that to Real Madrid’ – Javier Tebas talks possible Clasico guard of honor for Barcelona

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La Liga president Javier Tebas discussed the possibility of Real Madrid giving Barcelona a guard of honor during their upcoming match. He emphasized that while it's a tradition, the decision ultimately lies with Real Madrid, who are currently not champions.

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Javier Tebas discussed the guard of honor for Barcelona.
Barcelona could seal the title before the Clasico match.
Real Madrid's reluctance to perform the tribute is speculated.
Tebas criticized Real Madrid's lawsuit against La Liga.

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Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha (L) and Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior fight for the ball during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images La Liga president Javier Tebas has been asked about the possibility of Real Madrid giving Barcelona a guard of honor at Camp Nou when the two teams meet next month. Barca could seal the title before the game if they beat Osasuna this weekend and Madrid fail to win against Espanyol. There’s already been speculation that Madrid don’t really want to perform the traditional tribute, but Tebas says he would like to see the custom upheld. “You have to tell that to Real Madrid. The regulations don’t mention a guard of honor policy; it’s a custom or tradition, and the continuity of customs and traditions depends on the clubs,” he said, per Mundo Deportivo. “There’s no rule that establishes it, but I insist, custom and tradition dictate that a guard of honor should be given to the champion, but it has to be decided by the players and the club, Real Madrid. But hey, they’re not champions yet. You’re saying that too soon.” Tebas also hit out at Real Madrid for their recent decision to sue La Liga over their protocol against discrimination, harassment, and violence in football. “Nothing Real Madrid does surprises me,” he added. “They’re suing for this, and they’ll probably sue for something else. “Real Madrid doesn’t like anything that involves coordinated action by LaLiga teams as a whole; it’s not their way of understanding professional football, and well, it doesn’t surprise me.”

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What did Javier Tebas say about the guard of honor for Barcelona?

Javier Tebas stated that a guard of honor is a tradition that should be upheld, but the decision is ultimately up to Real Madrid.

Why might Real Madrid be reluctant to give a guard of honor?

There is speculation that Real Madrid may not want to perform the traditional tribute to Barcelona, as they have not yet confirmed their status as champions.

What recent action did Real Madrid take against La Liga?

Real Madrid has decided to sue La Liga over its protocol addressing discrimination, harassment, and violence in football.

‘Tell that to Real Madrid’ – Javier Tebas talks possible Clasico guard of honor for Barcelona

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