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Protocol Dispute Erupts Over Seating at Copa del Rey Final in Seville

Juanma Moreno criticizes María Jesús Montero for using protocol to displace him during the high-profile event, escalating tensions between Spain's central and Andalusian governments.

Moreno Bonilla, con gafas y chaqueta, en el Padock de MotoGP, donde ha realizado las declaraciones.
María Jesús Montero, a la derecha del Rey Felipe VI en el palco de la Final de la Copa del Rey celebrada en el Estadio de La Cartuja de Sevilla este sábado
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was absent from the Copa del Rey final and formally delegated his representation to First Vice President María Jesús Montero through a signed decree.
  • Montero occupied the seat traditionally reserved for the Andalusian president, Juanma Moreno, to the right of King Felipe VI in the authorities' box at La Cartuja stadium.
  • Juanma Moreno, relegated to a secondary position, accused Montero of disrespect and political maneuvering, calling her actions an 'excess' and a 'lack of respect.'
  • This marks the second consecutive year Montero has represented Sánchez at the event, fueling criticism of her use of protocol to raise her profile ahead of the 2026 Andalusian elections.
  • The Copa del Rey final, presided over by King Felipe VI, saw FC Barcelona defeat Real Madrid, further spotlighting the political tensions surrounding the event.