The Copa del Rey definitive Real Madrid and FC Barcelona Have already ignited controversy just one day before the long -awaited showdown. After public statements from judges, Real Madrid is reportedly considering boycott and pulls out from the final.
Throughout the season, Real Madrid has often collided with the Spanish Federation and La Liga over officials, and the cup final has shown no exception. Before the match, Real Madrid TV—Klubben’s official channel –sent a report that profiled the judges assigned to the finalhighlights their pay record with Madrid (64%) compared to Barcelona‘S (81%).
At Friday’s press conference, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxe deleted the videos that criticized match officials: “The consequences of these videos lead to anonymous users of social media throwing insults and threats. The problem is that when we refer to commentators or football figures that talk about “robbery” or use offensive words, the fans take their frustration over the young boys or girls who have to judge youth matches. It is the consequence of putting a goal on our heads. “
Were official Pablo González Fuertes offered an even more direct response to the criticism. “We confirm our unit with our president, Luis Medina – we must protect the judge’s body. Action must be taken, and we will not continue to allow what has happenedThe“He said. “On certain dates, you will hear news about what will happen. We will do history with what we will do“He added and set up alarm bells within Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s response to the Spanish Federation and the judges
The comments quickly reached Real Madrid and received immediate action. First the club canceled the scheduled press conference With head coach Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric. They too turned off an open workout sessionand President Florentino Perez chose the traditional before the match Dinner with Barcelona officials. But the situation could escalate further.
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According to journalist Josep Pedrerol of The beach barThe Real Madrid weighs the opportunity to return to Madrid without playing the final against Barcelona. Pedrerol detailed the ongoing meetings between club leaders and their legal team:
“Real Madrid will require an apology from the judges. The club believes in attacking the club with threats of legal action 24 hours before Copa del Rey final shows that they are not impartial judges“Pronounced pedrerol.
“There has been talk of the possibility that the team could return to Madrid if the Federation does not act accordingly. There is a minimal chance that Real Madrid can go home without playing the final“He ended the report.
With less than 24 hours to kickoff, the tension is at a boiling point. What was already set to be an heated final can now lead to a historical event: the shutdown of the Copa del Rey final itself.
