稍早西班牙警方進入加泰隆尼亞自治區政府搜索，試圖阻止十月初的獨立公投。
巴塞隆納足球俱樂部隨後發表聲明：「出於俱樂部對守護民族、民主、言論自由
與民族自決的歷史使命」，譴責「一切妨礙其自由行使的行為」並表示「將支持
加泰隆尼亞多數人的意願」。
聲明全文：
In the wake of the events that have transpired in recent days and, especially,
today, with regard to the current political situation in Catalonia, FC
Barcelona, in remaining faithful to its historic commitment to the defense of
the nation, to democracy, to freedom of speech, and to self-determination,
condemns any act that may impede the free exercise of these rights.
Therefore, FC Barcelona publicly expresses its support for all people,
entities, and institutions that work to guarantee these rights.
FC Barcelona, in holding the utmost respect for its diverse body of members,
will continue to support the will of the majority of Catalan people, and will
do so in a civil, peaceful, and exemplary way.