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Copa del Rey Final Proceeding Despite Referee Harassment and Real Madrid Tensions

Spanish football leaders confirm the match will take place as scheduled, urging calm after referees allege harassment and Real Madrid disputes their statements.

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Overview

  • Referees for the Copa del Rey final have denounced harassment, citing targeted media campaigns and online abuse impacting their families.
  • Real Madrid labeled the referees' public statements as 'inadmissible' and called for action from the Spanish Football Federation.
  • The club boycotted pre-match media obligations, citing concerns about the neutrality of the VAR official, but later clarified it never considered withdrawing from the match.
  • LaLiga president Javier Tebas criticized Real Madrid's actions as an attempt to undermine football governance, while federation president Rafael Louzán assured the final will proceed as planned.
  • The Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona is set to take place in Seville on April 26, with calls for responsibility and respect from all parties.