REAL MADRID’S clash at Girona on Sunday could be cancelled if Catalan independence in declared, according to reports in Spain.
The reigning La Liga and Champions League winners face a first-ever trip to the Estadi Montilivi.
However, Onda Cero claim that contest may need to be postponed if the Catalan government declares independence from Spain following the controversial referendum.
Ahead of the match, Zinedine Zidane attempted to allay fears, and insisted he has full confidence in the authorities.
He said: “We are not worried. Security will be a tight as it always is.
“We have heard something about a potential suspension, but we want to play and we believe there will be no issues with doing so.”
Tensions in Catalonia are likely to rise should the government declare independence.
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On the day of the vote, locals clashed with police who had been ordered by the Spanish government to stop votes being cast.
It led to complications surrounding Barcelona‘s fixture with Las Palmas.
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Initially, it was rumoured the match would be called off.
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However, it was eventually played behind closed doors, with Barca winning 3-0.
Real Madrid will be looking for a win this weekend as they trail their Clasico rivals by five points.
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