🔴 Flash: Real Madrid could boycott the final!

Tension has escalated just hours before the Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, scheduled for this Saturday, April 26 at the Olympic Stadium in Seville.

Indeed, Iberian media reports that Real Madrid has decided not to participate in any of the pre-match official events organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

The Madrid club has canceled its attendance at the scheduled press conference, the pre-match training session, and the traditional official photo.

Real Madrid demands replacement of Clasico referee

According to the media, this decision follows the referees' press conference, which sparked intense anger within the club.

Real Madrid is unhappy with the comments made earlier by the match referee, Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea, as well as the VAR referee, Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

The club has requested the replacement of the designated officials, doubting their impartiality. A request denied by the RFEF.

The club boycotts all official events!

In response, Real Madrid has decided to boycott all official events preceding the final.

The club was initially set to speak to the press at 6:00 PM GMT, train at 7:00 PM, and participate in a photo with Modric, Ancelotti, Ter Stegen, and Flick.

Everything has been canceled, in an unprecedented gesture of protest!

In Seville, the officials are in shock. Although Madrid's presence on the field is still expected, doubts linger...

Amine Jomni |

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