Barcelona and Real Madrid Women protest before El Clasico to demand better COVID-19 protocols
Both sets of players stood motionless for a few seconds after kick-off in protest; several women's games have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain, including five for league leaders Barcelona
Monday 1 February 2021 06:06, UK
Barcelona and Real Madrid's women's teams staged a protest before Sunday's El Clasico between the sides in the Spanish league to demand better COVID-19 protocols.
Both sets of players stood motionless for a few seconds after the initial whistle to send a message to the Spanish soccer federation.
Several women's games have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain, including five for league leaders Barcelona.
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The players have been calling for more efficient measures to protect the athletes and the competition.
Barcelona won the match 4-1, with Asisat Oshoala scoring twice.
The Catalan club have a two-point lead over second-place Levante. Real Madrid, in their first season with a women's team, sit third.
Barcelona have three games in hand compared to Levante and Real Madrid.
Spain has been one of the countries hit the hardest by the pandemic in Europe.
