LaLiga president Javier Tebas says they cannot look "the other way" with Barcelona's financial problems as it would cause La Liga to collapse.
Tebas has long publicly warned Barca over their spending and their risk of breaking financial fair play laws.
"Barcelona is very important for the league, but if we look the other way, it would be a serious mistake. Our competition would collapse. Maybe now their president will call me angry, but it's the truth," admitted Tebas on Thursday at the Financial Times' industry and football forum in the English capital, London.
Tebas also analysed the state of Spanish football and was asked if he feels proud to see teams like Real Madrid holding their own and beating English sides, despite the supposed dominance of the Premier League due to the economic advantage.
"Yes, I feel proud, for Villarreal, for Sevilla, not just for the big teams. It shows that it's not just money that matters. Yes, money gives you a competitive advantage, but that's not all that matters.
"We may have less money, but we work better in training football, with our scouts.... There are many factors involved," added the LaLiga president.
