Barcelona president fined €602 for approaching referee after El Clasico

Barcelona have endured a difficult week, which saw them not only draw 3-3 with Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League but also slump to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Shortly after the game against Real Madrid, it was reported that Joan Laporta was furious at the referee and stormed through his dressing room, asking for explanations for some of his decisions.

Such was confirmed by the referee himself after the contest. And it appears the organising committee of La Liga has now decided to step in, handing Laporta a fine of €602, reports Mundo Deportivo.

The Barcelona president was fined under Sector 133 of the Disciplinary Code regarding non-compliance with orders, instructions, agreements or regulatory obligations.

The locker room area in a football stadium has been covered by Article 255 of the General Regulations, where it is stated that only members of the refereeing teams, the registered players and the coaches will have access to the locker rooms, along with doctors, physiotherapists, ATS and the delegates of the track clubs.

Members of the RFEF, the Delegate Party federation along with the arbitration organisation are also allowed inside the locker rooms, but not club presidents such as Laporta. As such, the committee has handed the Barça president a maximum fine, which is €602.

Earlier this week, RFEF president Luis Rubiales, who is under investigation for corruption, confirmed that he had talked to Laporta regarding the incident, condemning the incident.