Actual Madrid say they by no means thought of boycotting the Copa del Rey closing regardless of blasting ‘unacceptable’ feedback made by officers after a tearful interview from the match referee.

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, who will officiate the cup closing between Actual Madrid and Barcelona, broke down in tears throughout a press convention on Friday after being requested about Actual Madrid TV movies attacking referees.

A video launched on Thursday by Actual’s in-house service claimed Madrid gained 64 per cent of their video games refereed by De Burgos Bengoetxea, in comparison with 81 per cent gained by Barcelona beneath his watch. An unnamed voice known as it “an unimaginable distinction” whereas additionally questioning his expertise and displaying pictures of his alleged errors.

Actual Madrid cancelled media duties and the official coaching session previous to the ultimate after De Burgos Bengoetxea’s interview, earlier than later confirming that they’d nonetheless play within the recreation.

“In mild of the rumours which have emerged in latest hours, Actual Madrid CF publicizes that our group has by no means thought of withdrawing from tomorrow’s closing,” a Actual Madrid assertion learn.

“Our membership understands that the unlucky and inappropriate statements made by the referees designated for this match, made 24 hours earlier than the ultimate, can’t taint a sporting occasion of worldwide significance that will likely be watched by a whole bunch of thousands and thousands of individuals, and out of respect for all of the followers who’re planning to journey to Seville, and all those that are already within the Andalusian capital.

“Actual Madrid believes that the values of soccer should prevail, regardless of the hostility and animosity which were manifested as soon as once more at this time towards our membership by the referees appointed for the ultimate.”

It’s the newest growth in an ongoing feud between Spanish officers and Actual.

Earlier this season Actual lodged a letter of criticism towards the Spanish league’s referees, prompting LaLiga president Javier Tebas to accuse the membership of “shedding their minds”.

Issues about abuse directed at referees prompted the RFEF to concern an announcement in February after Jose Munuera Montero was the topic of a backlash after sending off Actual Madrid’s Jude Bellingham.

Emotional De Burgos Bengoetxea hits again at Madrid TV video

A tearful De Burgos Bengoetxea stated: “Look, we’re speaking lots about Actual Madrid TV movies and it’s fact that it’s plenty of media consideration about it, however I’m going to offer you just a few samples of issues which are taking place to colleagues and you then give me your opinion about it.

“When your youngster goes to highschool and is instructed their father is a thief by different children, that is actually powerful.

“All I am making an attempt to do is educate my son, so he is aware of his father is sincere, particularly sincere, however that additionally makes errors like every other individual, and that is actually powerful and I will not want that to anyone.

“However the day I retire I need my son to really feel proud about what his father did and refereeing and its values. All the things that we’re going via not simply in skilled soccer, that is affecting our households, but additionally within the grassroots soccer.

“So, it’s time for everybody to replicate what we wish to do and what we wish to obtain in sport and in soccer. OK? I simply needed you to learn about it.”

In a while Friday, the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) posted on social media: “Actual Madrid CF has knowledgeable the RFEF that it’ll not maintain the press convention or the official coaching session previous to the Copa del Rey closing scheduled for at this time at La Cartuja stadium in Seville.”

The VAR for Saturday’s closing, Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes, had earlier stated that officers will quickly take motion because of the steady stress they face.

“We’re going to begin taking actual motion, we’re not going to proceed to permit what is occurring,” he stated.

“In just a few days you all will see. We’re going to make historical past and we’re not going to proceed to place up with what we’re placing up with. A strike? You’ll have information from us quickly.”

Actual Madrid name on RFEF to ‘act accordingly’

In response to the feedback, a Actual Madrid assertion learn: “Actual Madrid CF considers the general public statements made at this time by the referees designated for the Copa del Rey closing, scheduled to be held tomorrow, April 26, 2025, to be unacceptable.

“These protests, which have surprisingly targeted consideration on movies from a media outlet protected by freedom of expression, equivalent to Actual Madrid TV, intentionally carried out 24 hours earlier towards one of many closing’s members, show, as soon as once more, the clear and manifest animosity and hostility of those referees towards Actual Madrid.

“Much more stunning statements, in a threatening tone, alluding to the referees’ unity, had been used to announce alleged measures or actions that fall far wanting the ideas of equity, objectivity, and impartiality that ought to prevail simply hours earlier than a soccer occasion that captures the eye of a whole bunch of thousands and thousands of individuals all over the world.

“Given the seriousness of what occurred, Actual Madrid hopes that these answerable for the RFEF and the refereeing physique will act accordingly, adopting the mandatory measures to defend the status of the establishments they signify.”

Actual’s feud with Spanish referees reached a brand new degree following Bellingham’s sending off in February.

Earlier that month, Actual Madrid wrote a proper letter to the RFEF after a 1-0 defeat by Espanyol, with the winner scored by Carlos Romero – who Actual felt ought to have already been despatched off for a late problem on Kylian Mbappe.

The membership was additionally left incensed by a VAR-awarded penalty given to arch-rivals Atletico Madrid which noticed the Madrid derby finish in a 1-1 draw per week later.