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Real Madrid CF has issued an official statement condemning the public remarks made by the referees designated for the Copa del Rey Final, describing them as “unacceptable” and indicative of “clear and manifest animosity.”
The statement, released on Friday, comes just one day before the highly anticipated final, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The club expressed concern over the referees’ reaction to content aired on Real Madrid TV, suggesting the officials took issue with criticism featured in the broadcasts.
“These protests… demonstrate, once again, the clear and manifest animosity and hostility of these referees toward Real Madrid,” the club asserted.
Real Madrid further criticized what it described as “surprising statements in a threatening tone,” which referenced a supposed unity among referees and hinted at potential retaliatory actions. The club argued that such comments undermine the values of fairness and impartiality expected in officiating a global sporting event.
“With the seriousness of what happened,” the statement continued, “Real Madrid hopes that those responsible for the RFEF [Royal Spanish Football Federation] and the refereeing body will act accordingly, adopting the necessary measures to defend the prestige of the institutions they represent.”
The controversy comes amid heightened tension between the club and Spanish football’s officiating institutions, with Real Madrid frequently using its media platforms to scrutinize refereeing decisions.
No official response has yet been issued by the RFEF or the match officials involved… Continue Your.. Reading
