Barcelona's Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor granted temporary registration

Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations while Spain's top sports court investigates Barcelona's appeal against LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

In Short

• Barcelona got provisional clearance to register Olmo and Víctor
• CSD upholds appeal against LaLiga and RFEF denial
• LaLiga opposes CSD's decision, plans legal action

Barcelona have received provisional clearance to register Dani Olmo and Pau V­ctor after Spain's top sports court, the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), upheld the club's appeal against LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The decision allows both players to be available for selection while the CSD continues to analyse the case.

The CSD's ruling comes after Barcelona's earlier attempts to register the players for the second half of the season were denied by LaLiga and the RFEF. Both Olmo and V­ctor were initially signed during the summer transfer window but could only be registered for the first half of the season due to Barcelona's struggle to comply with LaLiga's stringent wage cap regulations. Their initial registration expired on December 31, 2024.

Both the RFEF and LaLiga rejected Barcelona's request to register Olmo and V­ctor for the remainder of the season on Saturday. The CSD intervened, stating that professional athletes have the right to pursue their careers under conditions of fairness and stability. The court emphasized that failing to grant provisional clearance would result in significant economic and sporting damages to both the players and Barcelona. Additionally, the CSD pointed out the potential harm to Spain's national football interests and domestic competitions, including LaLiga.

LaLiga has opposed the CSD's decision and hinted at potential legal action. In a statement, the league announced plans to carefully study the resolution and present appropriate appeals. It emphasized its disagreement with the ruling but did not elaborate on its next steps.

"The content of the resolution will be studied carefully in order to present the appropriate appeals, without prejudice to expressing its absolute disagreement with it," it said.

Dani Olmo, who joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig in August on a six-year deal worth €55 million, became a key figure for the Catalan side during the first half of the season. The Spanish international had also starred at Euro 2024, finishing as the joint top scorer. V­ctor, another summer signing, has been regarded as a promising talent for the club.

After the Super Cup win, manager Hansi Flick said it was a huge relief to his side ahead of the game.

"I am really happy for these two guys, but I am also happy for the whole team," Flick said. "After the information, you can see what happens in the bus, it was good. I think the whole club is very happy for this decision, for this right decision.

"[Olmo and Victor] are happy. Not only I'm happy, also they are happy. It was a good signal for us before the match because everyone wants to show also that we are a team and we win also for them."