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| Real Madrid Skip Press Conference Ahead of Copa del Rey Final Against Barcelona. |
In a surprising move, Real Madrid chose not to attend the scheduled press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla, set for Sunday (April 27) early morning WIB.
According to multiple reports on Saturday, Real Madrid also decided to cancel their training session at La Cartuja on Friday night. This action was a form of protest against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
The conflict stems from Real Madrid’s dissatisfaction with the appointed match officials. Earlier, the club had requested RFEF to change the main referee, Ricardo de Burgoes Bengoetxea, and the VAR official, Gonzalez Fuertes, for the big match. However, their request was rejected.
As a result, Real Madrid decided to show their discontent by skipping the official press conference and cancelling their scheduled training session. Even the club president, Florentino Perez, and other senior officials refused to attend the pre-match dinner organized by RFEF.
In an official statement, Real Madrid expressed their deep concerns regarding the appointment of the referees for such an important match. They strongly criticized the federation's decision, calling it "unacceptable."
Real Madrid also pointed out that the comments made by Bengoetxea and Fuertes during a pre-match media event were highly inappropriate. According to the club, the referees’ statements were not only out of line but also carried a threatening tone, which could undermine the fairness and integrity of the game.
"The most shocking part was the threatening tone used to emphasize the unity among referees, hinting at possible actions that go against the principles of justice, objectivity, and impartiality. This happened just hours before an event that captures the attention of hundreds of millions of fans around the world," the club said in their official statement.
Real Madrid emphasized that, given the seriousness of the situation, they expect RFEF leaders and the refereeing committee to take the necessary steps to protect the reputation and credibility of their institutions.
With tensions running high, all eyes are now on the Copa del Rey final. Fans are curious to see how this off-the-pitch controversy might affect the atmosphere of one of Spain’s most anticipated matches. Real Madrid’s actions have certainly added extra drama ahead of the showdown with their eternal rivals, Barcelona.
Whether this protest will have any impact on the final outcome remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain — the clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona just got even more intense, both on and off the field.
Stay tuned for more updates on this heated final!
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