Spanish football is in turmoil. What was supposed to be a simple pre-final build-up of pressure has turned into a media frenzy . As Real Madrid prepared to face their rivals in the Copa del Rey final, a series of statements from the refereeing body sent the club into a rage , to the point of freezing all official activities … and considering a pure and simple forfeit!
⚖️ The man at the center of the cyclone: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
It all started with the appointment of Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea as the main referee for the final. A decision that quickly raised eyebrows. Real Madrid’s official media outlet, RMTV , published an incendiary video detailing the Basque referee’s past mistakes against the club—with figures to back it up: Real Madrid won only 64% of their matches under his management, compared to Barça’s 81% .
But the affair took an even more dramatic turn when the referee, visibly distraught, burst into tears at a press conference. He spoke of the personal repercussions: his son, insulted at school and called a “son of a thief.” A heartbreaking scene… but one that only fueled the crisis.
🎙️ The statement too many
It was another sentence, this time from VAR González Fuertes , that lit the fuse:
“We are going to make history. Exemplary sanctions are coming.”
For Real Madrid, these words are a direct provocation , even a threat. Florentino Perez and the club’s management took it very badly. The immediate result: cancellation of training , cancellation of the official photoshoot , cancellation of the press conference .
But that’s not all: the club is now reportedly considering NOT playing the final.
😱 Chain reactions
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The fans are in shock: some are demanding an official statement from the Spanish Federation, others firmly support the club’s position.
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Movistar experts speak of “an unprecedented institutional crisis between a major club and the federation.”
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The players , according to some internal sources, are “divided”: some want to play for the fans, others support a total boycott.
⏳ Time is ticking…
According to the latest leaks, Real Madrid is preparing an official statement demanding a public apology from the referees involved. Without it, the club could leave Seville in the coming hours.
Could the Copa del Rey final become one of the biggest scandals in the history of Spanish football? One thing is certain: Spain is holding its breath.
