Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

Barcelona and Villarreal plan to face off in Miami in a La Liga match, but Real Madrid have issued a strong statement on the matter. In recent weeks, there has been debate over the possibility of playing a La Liga match outside Spanish territory for the first time.

La Liga has been trying to host a league match in the USA for a decade, and it could finally become a reality with a Barcelona vs Villarreal game later this year. But here’s why La Liga loves America so much.