La Liga president Javier Tebas has ruled out a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona league Clasico taking place in New York and has defended the decision to play regular-season matches on American soil.
Speaking to El Mundo (h/t ESPN FC's Adriana Garcia) in an interview published Thursday, Tebas left the door open for a Clasico match in the Copa del Rey or Spanish Super Cup. He also discussed the economic reasons behind the decision to move matches to the U.S.
When asked about a Clasico in New York, he said:
"No. Logistically, the Clasico in New York is not viable.