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Real Madrid Demands Action After Referee's Emotional Response Ahead of Copa del Rey Final

The club criticized referee Burgos Bengoetxea, prompting his emotional remarks, and has called on the RFEF to intervene.

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Overview

  • Real Madrid publicly criticized referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea via its TV channel, questioning his suitability for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
  • The referee emotionally responded during a pre-match press conference, highlighting the personal toll on him and his family from the public scrutiny.
  • Following de Burgos's remarks, Real Madrid issued a statement deeming his comments unacceptable and urged the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to take action.
  • The club canceled its traditional pre-match press conference and training session, fueling speculation of further escalation, though match cancellation appears unlikely with 30,000 tickets sold to Madrid fans.
  • This dispute is part of Real Madrid’s broader campaign criticizing the refereeing system, including previous allegations of internal corruption and demands for reform.