Blame the rule, not the first time it’s been used
Leganes' SD, Martín Ortega:
"Barca have acted in correct manner. They contacted us Monday, and only option was to pay clause. We cannot hold it against them as they used the rules which currently exist. But we don't think rules are fair."
Moreover, neither Griezmann nor Messi can play as a 9. It’s ridiculous the board has failed to provide depth to Luis Suarez for years. Braithwaite is versatile and can provide depth out wide and as a 9 which helps in Setien’s system
Martin is a band-aid & if Leganes are aggrieved they should take it up with the league that instituted the rules and left them no recourse. Barça, in this case, have nothing to feel guilty about apart from the disastrous leadership & sporting decisions of the club that put them in this desperate predicament
The good is that Suarez’ recovery is ahead of schedule so if they manage to advance in CL he could return for semifinals