Spain's match fixing scandal hits upcoming El Clasico

SPAIN’S most iconic football match has been shrouded in controversy after allegations of match fixing.

Anti-corruption police and match-fixing officials are investigating the upcoming El Clasico fixture after ‘serious’ claims from an official.

The unnamed linesman, scheduled to officiate in Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona on November 21, claims he was being pressured into favouring the Madrid outfit.

A police spokesman would not confirm who was allegedly pressuring the linesman.

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