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FILE - In this Tuesday March 10, 2020 file photo a general view of the Mestalla stadium during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Valencia and Atalanta in Valencia, Spain. The match is being in an empty stadium because of the coronavirus outbreak. All Champions League and Europa League games were postponed by UEFA on Friday March 13, 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Truce: League and federation reach peace deal in Spain

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 file photo, the Camp Nou stadium is illuminated in Barcelona, Spain. All upcoming professional soccer games in Spain, France and Portugal, as well as some in Germany and a European Championship qualifying match in Slovakia, will be played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Spanish soccer still arguing despite pandemic

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday March 10, 2020 file photo a general view of the Mestalla stadium during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Valencia and Atalanta in Valencia, Spain. The match is being in an empty stadium because of the coronavirus outbreak. All Champions League and Europa League games were postponed by UEFA on Friday March 13, 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

European competitions could wait for domestic leagues to end

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

A man is pushed in the wheelchair while wearing protective masks near Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, March 13, 2020. Real Madrid have said its players were being placed in isolation after one of the club's basketball players, who share facilities with Madrid's soccer players, tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. That led to the instant decision by the Spanish league to bring matches to a halt for the next two rounds. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Spanish players criticize league’s call for furloughs

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

A woman wearing a protective mask walks past Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, March 13, 2020. Real Madrid have said its players were being placed in isolation after one of the club's basketball players, who share facilities with Madrid's soccer players, tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. That led to the instant decision by the Spanish league to bring matches to a halt for the next two rounds. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Spanish league and players still far apart on salary cuts

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Real Madrid players attend a training session at the team's Valdebebas training ground in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Real Madrid will play against Manchester City in a Champions League soccer match on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Spanish league wants mini-camp, testing before resuming

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, controls the ball under pressure from Getafe's Mauro Arambarri during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Getafe at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/G.Garin)

Messi demands calm after chaotic 2 months for Barcelona

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, center, falls during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Getafe and Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Clash of styles: Hard-hitting Getafe faces Messi’s Barcelona

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Casemiro celebrates a goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Madrid routs Osasuna 4-1 to stay ahead in Spanish league

Associated Press

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, left, vies for the ball with Osasuna's Pervis Estupinan during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Barca, Real Madrid rebound with wins after Copa eliminations

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Atletico Madrid's Sime Vrsaljko, left, challenges for the ball with Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

With Mendy replacing Marcelo, Madrid is winning with defense

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during a Spanish Copa del Rey soccer match between Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona advances to Copa quarterfinals; Sevilla eliminated

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Former Osasuna director admits to match-fixing in Spain

Associated Press

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, center, watches as Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, right, shake hands with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, during the Club World Cup final soccer match between Liverpool and Flamengo at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Spanish league head takes on FIFA over expanding club event

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Barcelona's head coach Quique Setien kicks the ball back to the pitch during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Granada at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Setién rekindles Barcelona’s passing style in first game

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Casemiro celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Casemiro scores 2 as Madrid beats Sevilla 2-1

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's head coach Ernesto Valverde sits on the bench prior the Spanish Super Cup semifinal soccer match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at King Abdullah stadium in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Barcelona axes manager Valverde in midseason with Liga lead

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Luka Modric, left, celebrates with teammate Federico Valverde after scoring his side's third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Getafe and Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Barca draws at Espanyol, leads with Madrid at midway point

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Sevilla needs own-goal to draw 1-1 with Bilbao

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema reacts after failing a scoring chance during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Real Madrid enters winter break 2 points behind leader Barca

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press