Barcelona and Espanyol would be unable to continue playing in La Liga if Catalonia becomes independent from Spain.

Pep Guardiola is a staunch supporter of the campaign for secession from Spain, while players such as Xavi and Gerard Pique believe Catalans should be allowed to vote in a referendum on the matter.

LFP president Javier Tebas Medrano tweeted on Monday: "If Spain splits, so too does La Liga. Let's hope we never reach that absurd situation."