The Spanish FA fined Barcelona €602 on Tuesday. The modest penalty follows a formal complaint from Atletico Madrid. The Madrid club accused Barcelona of contacting striker Julian Alvarez illegally. Breaking Transfer Regulations Barcelona failed to notify Atletico in writing before approaching the player. Alvarez currently holds a contract with Atletico until June 2030. The Spanish FA issued the sanction under Article 133 of its regulations. Atletico Madrid also submitted a formal complaint to FIFA. The global governing body ultimately ruled it lacked jurisdiction