Catalan independence protesters interrupted the highly anticipated match-up between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on Wednesday (December 18). <br /><br />Pro-Catalan protesters inside the stadium threw beach balls on the field and held banners reading "Spain Sit and Talk".<br /><br />Barcelona's home match against Real Madrid was first scheduled for October 26 but was cancelled for fear of political unrest that was generated by violent clashes.