The “War” that has erupted in Spanish football a few hours before tomorrow (26/4, 23:00) his final Spanish Cup between Real Madrid And Barcelona, on the occasion of the appointment of referee Ricardo de Bourgos Bengotecea, continues, with the Madrilen ready to pull it at the… extremes.
Since their official request was not heard to change the referee and VAR following statements made by the referee and his outburst to cry at a Friday press conference (25/4) citing “targeting”, the “Merengues” could not be made by his three moves.
Specifically, late Friday afternoon (25/4), Real Madrid informed her decision not to participate in scheduled events (a press conference of the race and a well -established meal between the teams and the federation), while his players did not train.
Another move followed. Real has issued a statement on what has happened to the referees of the Cup final, stressing that they are enemies of the “queen” and the federation must proceed with their replacement.
Specifically, the Madrilenes emphasized that these referees have shown clear and obvious hostility to Real, and asked the Spanish Federation to deal with the situation in order to protect the institutions it represents.
The announcement:
Real Madrid considers unacceptable public statements made today by the referees set for the Copa del Rey final, scheduled to take place tomorrow, April 26, 2025, unacceptable.
These protests, which unexpectedly focused attention on videos from a media protected by freedom of expression, such as Real Madrid TV, which took place deliberately 24 hours earlier against one of the participants in the final, demonstrate, once again, and once again.
Even more amazing statements, in a threatening tone, referring to the referees’ unity, were used to announce alleged measures or actions that are far short of the principles of justice, objectivity and impartiality that would have to prevail a few hours ago.
Given the seriousness of what happened, Real Madrid hopes that RFEF officials and the arbitration body will act accordingly, taking the necessary measures to defend the prestige of the institutions they represent.