The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has concluded its investigation into FC Barcelona regarding their alleged negotiations with Julián Álvarez. The club faces a minimal fine following the complaint from Atlético de Madrid.

FC Barcelona has been fined €602 by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) as a result of the investigation into the club's alleged contact with Julián Álvarez, a player currently under contract with Atlético de Madrid.

This fine comes after a complaint lodged by Atlético de Madrid, which accused Barcelona of negotiating with Álvarez despite his ongoing contract, which extends until 2030.

On June 30, 2026, Atlético de Madrid filed a complaint against FC Barcelona, alleging that the club had engaged in negotiations with Julián Álvarez, who was still under contract.

Following the complaint, the RFEF opened an extraordinary disciplinary procedure against Barcelona on July 30, 2026, appointing an instructor to oversee the investigation.

After reviewing the case, the RFEF determined that Barcelona had committed a minor infraction under Article 133, which deals with breaches of regulatory obligations.

On October 27, 2026, the RFEF officially announced the fine of €602, closing the case against FC Barcelona.

The fine reflects the RFEF's assessment of the situation, indicating that while there was a breach of protocol, it was not deemed severe enough to warrant a larger penalty. The implications for both Barcelona and Julián Álvarez remain limited due to the minor nature of the fine.