Sport shorts: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid El Clasico could be switched to the Bernabeu due to Catalonia protests

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 16 October

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in action against Real Madrid’s Sergio Reguilon and Sergio Ramos
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in action against Real Madrid’s Sergio Reguilon and Sergio Ramos
(Image credit: David Ramos/Getty Images)

1. La Liga seek El Clasico switch

La Liga have asked the Spanish Football Federation to switch the 26 October El Clasico to Madrid due to the ongoing tensions and protests in Catalonia.

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