Barcelona Faces Possible Points Deduction After Osasuna Complaint

Osasuna has filed a formal appeal to the Spanish Football Federation regarding Barcelona's 3-0 victory on March 27, alleging that center-back Iñigo Martinez was ineligible to play due to FIFA regulations. Martinez withdrew from the Spanish national team due to a knee injury just days prior, and according to Article 5 of FIFA regulations, he should not have participated in club matches for five days following the last international match. The appeal comes after Barcelona secured a win that put them three points ahead of Real Madrid in the La Liga standings. If the appeal is upheld, it could result in significant penalties for Barcelona, including a possible points deduction or the reversal of the match result. There is uncertainty around whether the Spanish FA granted permission for Martinez to play, which could influence the outcome of the case. Meanwhile, Barcelona maintains confidence in their legal standing regarding the situation.