Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will not be in the VIP box at Camp Nou for Sunday's Clásico, and his absence has been officially confirmed. According to Mundo Deportivo, the club will be represented by vice-president Eduardo Fernández de Blas and José Martínez "Pirri".
Real Madrid representation
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Real Madrid board have decided the club will be represented at the league's showpiece clash by vice-president Eduardo Fernández de Blas alongside José Martínez "Pirri".
What GOAL reported about the last Clásico
GOAL says Pérez took the same approach in last season's Clásico. GOAL says "Pirri" had also taken his seat in the VIP box for the last Clásico at Camp Nou on 10 May.
Uncertainty over other attendees
Barcelona have yet to receive any word on whether Emilio Butragueño, the director of institutional relations, will travel. Uncertainty still surrounds Enrique Riquelme, the candidate who ran against Florentino Pérez in Real Madrid's recent presidential elections.
Riquelme's plans
Riquelme has made clear he wants to watch the Clásico live from Camp Nou. A packed schedule means Riquelme will not make his final decision until Saturday. According to Cope, Riquelme's appearance in the VIP box at Atlético's stadium caused a huge controversy and infuriated Florentino Pérez, who threatened to leave on the spot if he ran into his rival.