La Liga kick protests explained: Real Madrid join Barcelona in USA friendly objection originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. La Liga teams have publicly shown their objection over plans for to face Villarreal in Miami on December 20.

Por segundo día consecutivo, las protestas de los jugadores de La Liga contra la decisión de organizar un partido de temporada regular en Miami en

Real Madrid face Getafe in the penultimate game of Matchday 9 of La Liga. With Barcelona securing a late winner against Girona, Los Blancos now sit one point behind their rivals. A win would put them back at the top with the El Clasico next weekend.

At wing-back, too, Elche can cycle between various profiles — Alvaro Nunez is the more defensive option down the right, Valera is a converted midfielder who can tuck inside to help with ball progression through the middle, while Josan offers a bit of everything. All three possess the quick feet and sense of adventure that Sarabia requires.

A potential stadium conflict could arise if the Miami Hurricanes host a first-round College Football Playoff game.

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