Earlier, Spanish media Jijantes reported that Atletico Madrid had complained that Barcelona had illegally contacted Alvarez, and Barcelona had received notifications from FIFA & the Spanish Football Federation. According to Víctor Navarro, a reporter following the team for COPE, Barcelona is preparing to appeal. Related link: [Spanish media: Atletico Madrid complains Barcelona illegally contacted Alvarez, Barcelona has received notifications from FIFA & Spanish Football Federation]

According to reports, Barcelona will appeal Atletico Madrid's complaint. They are currently studying possible options and judging the timing of the situation.

Previous media reports stated that Atletico Madrid believed Barcelona had illegally contacted Alvarez and filed a complaint with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation. Barcelona has now received notification.

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