La Liga has reduced FC Barcelona’s official salary cap by €112 million, cutting it from €463 million in February to €351 million in September, according to figures released by the league on Friday.
The adjustment follows a decision by the club’s new auditor, Crowe Spain, which rejected the inclusion of €100 million from a planned VIP seating deal at the renovated Camp Nou, ruling that the revenue could not be recognised because the facilities are not yet in existence.
La Liga’s corporate general director, Javier Gómez, explained that the exclusion directly impacted Barcelona’s squad cost limit, describing the shift as a consequence of the revised audit. The decision tightens the club’s spending capacity and could affect its ability to register new players in the ongoing season.
Despite the cut, Barcelona still holds the second-highest salary cap in the Spanish top flight, behind Real Madrid, whose limit rose to approximately €761 million.
The dispute has also triggered broader repercussions, with La Liga signalling plans to file complaints against auditors who previously approved the contested €100 million.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has criticised the league’s stance, insisting that the deal was valid and accusing the body of seeking to undermine the club.
