Joan Laporta and Xavi claim that 'sociological Madridismo' is being used against Barcelona
The Blaugrana duo have accused Real Madrid of generating a campaign to 'destabilise' Barcelona.
Speaking at a remote general assembly of Barcelona members earlier this week, current Barcelona president Joan Laporta blamed 'sociological Madridismo' for Barcelona's name being tarnished in the public eye.
His claim suggests that Real Madrid are favoured by the state, a discourse that has been common amongst Barcelona staff and supporters alike since the Francoist dictatorship.
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