El Clasico to be moved? La Liga concerned by Catalan protests

The much-awaited El Clasico or the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match later this month might be moved due to Catalan protests. La Liga has reportedly asked Spanish Soccer Federation to move the match amid growing protests and political tensions in Catalonia.

On Monday nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed for between nine and 13 years for their role in an illegal referendum and subsequently failed independence bid, sparking protests and clashes across the region. The match is due to take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Barca's Camp Nou stadium. However, the Spanish football league is seeking to reverse the fixture due to ongoing trouble throughout the autonomous region.

The second meeting of the season is due to take place in Madrid in March next year.