Barcelona have issued an official statement following events that sparked anger and controversy outside the Elche stadium, making it clear that what happened to their supporters will not go without follow-up or demands for a full explanation.<\/p>\n
The Catalan club has taken a clear stance on the incident, announcing its support for one of its supporters and his family, while stressing that important details are still being examined and investigated.<\/p>\n
Barcelona condemned what it described as the disproportionate use of force against its supporters in the vicinity of the Elche stadium, expressing its full solidarity with the supporter who was arrested, as well as with his family.<\/p>\n
The club also condemned the police confiscation of \u201cEstelada\u201d<\/strong> flags, stressing that the flags are considered a legal symbol and that displaying them falls within the right to freedom of expression.<\/p>\n Barcelona called for clarification regarding what happened around the Elche stadium, stating that it is closely following the case and awaiting a full understanding of all the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n The club confirmed that it reserves the right to take the necessary measures to defend the rights and safety of its supporters should any misconduct or violations be found to have occurred during the events.<\/p>\n Barcelona\u2019s statement comes amid growing controversy over the treatment of the club\u2019s supporters, after the incident outside the stadium developed into an issue that prompted an official response from the club\u2019s management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Barcelona have issued an official statement following events that sparked anger and controversy outside the Elche stadium, making it clear that what happened to their supporters will not go without follow-up or demands for a full explanation. 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