FC Barcelona is going to claim the 1937 League (which it won during the Civil War): what is the story behind this petition

by time news

That competition, baptized Mediterranean League, It was played at the beginning of 1937 and was organized by the Spanish Football Federation, which had moved to Barcelona.

The teams from the territory controlled by the Republic were invited to participate: El FC Barcelona Español, Valencia, Girona, Levante, Sabadell, Castellón, Gimnàstic de Valencia, Arenas de Guecho, Athletic Club and Madrid, although the last three declined the invitation.

Barcelona had a great tournament, with seven wins, six draws and only one loss. On May 2, 1937, after defeating Gimnàstic de Valencia 5-1, they became champions with a difference of one point over Español and three over Girona and Valencia, respectively.

As EFE learned, the barcelonista club will present a file and an argument. The latest precedents could support your claim. If he succeeds, he will add one more league title to the 26 he has to date.

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