Barcelona president Joan Laporta hits back at LaLiga over furore surrounding Dani Olmo – after the club were controversially allowed to re-register the Spain international

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken aim at LaLiga following the controversy surrounding Dani Olmo’s re-registration.

After a lengthy saga in which Barcelona appealed to the Higher Sports Council (CSD), the club was granted a temporary reprieve and both Olmo and teammate Pau Victor were allowed to re-register.

The exceptional circumstances of the case have led the CSD to defend their unique decision, stating that preventing the registrations of both Olmo and Victor would cause significant damage to the players, Barcelona and even the interests of the Spanish national team.

As a result, both players will be available for Barca boss Hansi Flick when his side face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

The decision has proven hugely controversial and a number of clubs have expressed their intention to appeal the decision.

However, the outspoken Laporta made his feelings about the ruling clear in a recent interview.

LaLiga takes their bitter conflict with Barcelona to court amid the fallout from the Catalans’ cash-strapped signing of Olmo (right) and Victor (left)

“This Super Cup is surrounded by controversies that could have been avoided if things had been handled differently,” Laporta said, according to Marca.

“The fact is that it has now been resolved and they can play.”

LaLiga is trying to counter their position due to the RFEF General Regulations rule that prohibits the re-registration of a player who has been removed from a team’s squad during the same season.

A possible penalty could result in the CSD’s ruling being deemed null and void if LaLiga is successful.

Previously, Barcelona announced their success in registering the key duo: ‘Good news for FC Barcelona. Dani Olmo and Pau Victor are registered for La Liga and are therefore available for selection by coach Hansi Flick, including for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final at 8pm CET,” a Barcelona statement said.

It may come as no surprise that the decision to allow Barça to re-register the two stars has proven highly contentious, with staunch rivals Atletico Madrid quick to slam the decision and question whether it undermines the standard of ‘fair competition’ .

‘Atletico de Madrid would like to express its deep concern about the situation in Spanish football following the resolution adopted by the Supreme Council of Sport last Wednesday. We believe that this decision endangers the current system, calling into question the rules of the game,” Los Colchoneros said.

‘The Sports Law itself includes and protects economic control over LaLiga, but this resolution puts it at risk. The economic control of LaLiga has been the main instrument that has succeeded in turning our football into a solvent sector, a process that is internationally admired.

Barcelona’s president cryptically insisted the case could have been avoided ‘if things had been done differently’

Both Olmo and Victor will be available for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup match against Real Madrid

“Our club, like all LaLiga members until this resolution, has complied with the rules of economic control and will continue to do so.

‘In order to compete at the level we have done in recent years, we have decided to implement various capital increases, despite the enormous effort this entails.

“This government intervention sets a very dangerous precedent, as it opens the door to breaking the rules and making the same serious mistakes of the past.

‘Atletico de Madrid remains committed to accuracy and responsible management. Without clear and equal rules for everyone, fair competition is not possible.’