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Spain's northeastern autonomous region celebrates its National Day on September 11
SERAMBINEWS.COM - The referendum of Catalonia responded by violence by the Spanish government, increasingly making the tension rising.
For a long time, the Catalonia region did not feel part of Spain.
Votes for independence often arise, even free campaigns also often color the game Barcelona.
Barcelona football club also seemed to be a symbol of the aspirations of Catalonia.
Moreover, the motto of the club impressed it, namely "Més que un club" which means Barcelona is not just a club.
And, October 1, 2017, Catalonia held a referendum.
Although considered illegal by the Spanish government, but the referendum stays with 2,300 ballot boxes.
However, the Spanish government sent police in large numbers to Catalonia to prevent a referendum.
A total of 319 ballot boxes were closed to cause great protests.
The police then responded with batons and rubber bullets, until hundreds were injured.
The Catalonia police were under police orders from Madrid and had to carry out the same instructions.
Not infrequently many caucasian police are crying, because they have to clash with their own citizens.
The series of violence, according to BBC analyst in Barcelona, Tom Burridge, actually makes free cries in Catalonia increasingly blaring.
The Catalonia government claims that 90 percent of voters in the referendum want independence.
Barcelona's dilemma
Barcelona FC as a football club responded to the violence and had time to ask the match against Las Palmas on Sunday (1/10/2017) postponed.
However, La Liga refused and threatened to sanction if the game was not implemented.
Barcelona finally played without the audience as a form of protest.
Despite winning 3-0, but looked saddening to Barcelona.
In fact, defender Gerard Pique, until crying because of violent acts in Catalonia. 
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said he was willing to be expelled from the Spanish national team for supporting Catalunya's independence from the Spanish kingdom. (Doc Marca)
If the free cry continues to blare and the struggle to make it even stronger, it will certainly affect Barcelona.
There is a point at which Barcelona is in a dilemma, whether to stay in the Spanish soccer competition or to form its own league in Catalonia.
Keeping up with the Spanish league will obviously face difficulties, especially if the citizens of Catalonia then protest.
Moreover, since the beginning of Barcelona has stressed as an institution that is more than just a club.
The pressure on Barcelona in the Spanish league could also be stronger.
However, if you fight to form your own league in Catalonia, then have to build from scratch.
Not to mention, the various sponsorship contracts are sure to fall apart.
Barcelona's status on the international football agenda is also not necessarily recognized. (BBC / BolaSport.com)
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