- Real Madrid Reacts to Referee Bias Allegations Ahead of Copa del Rey Final.
- Tensions Rise as Real Madrid Considers Boycott Over Controversial Referee Comments.
- Will Real Madrid Boycott the Copa del Rey Final Against Barcelona? Here’s Why
Real Madrid are considering a potential boycott of the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, according to reports from Marca.
This drastic decision comes after a controversial emotional press conference by the referee appointed for the match, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, who broke down in tears while addressing questions about criticism from Real Madrid TV.
Controversial Remarks by Officials
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In recent weeks, Real Madrid TV aired a series of videos accusing Bengoetxea of bias, claiming that Barcelona tends to win more often when he officiates.
These referee bias allegations have further strained the relationship between Real Madrid and Spanish football officials.
Real Madrid’s Response and Boycott Possibility
In light of the growing controversy, Real Madrid is seriously contemplating a boycott of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
The decision marks the latest chapter in an ongoing feud with La Liga and Spanish football officials.
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As part of their response, Real Madrid canceled all pre-final media engagements on Friday, underscoring their displeasure with the situation.
Tensions Between Real Madrid and Spanish Football Authorities
The referee controversy isn’t the first time Real Madrid has clashed with Spanish football authorities.
Earlier this season, the club lodged a formal complaint about refereeing practices in La Liga, which led to a public dispute with La Liga president Javier Tebas, who accused the club of “losing their minds.”
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