In the ninth round of the Spanish LaLiga, held on October 19, 2025, players staged a symbolic 15-second stoppage after the starting whistle. This act was a protest against the lack of transparency and the exclusion of players from decision-making processes within the league. According to the Spanish Players' Union, the purpose of this action was to show the players' dissatisfaction with the league, not to disrupt the matches. In response, LaLiga has decided to refer the players, including stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona, to court to determine if their 15-second symbolic protest constitutes an illegal strike.
