Barcelona aware of potential rule breach with Martinez against Osasuna
Barcelona found itself at the center of controversy following their 3-0 victory over Osasuna, as the Pamplona-based team lodged a complaint with the RFEF. Osasuna claims that Inigo Martinez was not eligible to play in this match, as he had not completed the mandatory five-day recovery period following an injury sustained while playing for Spain.
Barcelona was aware of the potential infraction before the match and consulted with their legal team. Following consultations, the club decided that Martinez was eligible to play. Barcelona's defense is based on the provision that if the federation agrees to release a player, the rule no longer applies.
Osasuna highlights the Martinez case as unique, contrasting it with the situation involving Bryan Zaragoza and three young Barcelona players: Gerard Martin, Pablo Torre, and Fermin Lopez. In their cases, the Spain national team officially released the players, while Luis de la Fuente attributed Martinez's absence to injury. Barcelona presented a medical report but did not allow the Spanish medical commission to assess the player's condition.
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