Copa del Rey referee denounces Real Madrid video discrediting him before final

Crying referees, build-up boycott: What is going on at Real Madrid before Copa del Rey final against Barcelona - Explained - The Times of India

Tensions flared before the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona as referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, in an unusual press conference, tearfully addressed pressure stemming from Real Madrid TV's criticism. VAR official Pablo Gonzalez Fuentes echoed concerns about the impact on referees. Real Madrid retaliated by skipping pre-match events and issuing a statement condemning the officials' 'animosity'.

Copa del Rey final referee breaks down in wake of Real Madrid TV criticism

RMTV released video of De Burgos’s decisions in careerOfficial says: ‘It is not right what we are going through’Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, was brought to tears on Friday, responding to a critical video published by Real’s in-house TV channel (RMTV).The video, released on Thursday, shows what RMTV claims is a series of errors made by De Burgos throughout his caree…

Copa final ref in tears amid Real Madrid TV criticism

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee for Saturday's Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, was brought to tears on Friday, responding to a critical video published by Real's in-house TV channel (RMTV).

Refs hit back at Madrid over criticism of calls

The referee and video assistant referee who'll take charge of Saturday's Clásico Copa del Rey final hit out at Real Madrid's videos criticising officials and their decision-making, warning of the "consequences" of such attacks.

Copa Del Rey Final Referee Breaks Down Over Real Madrid TV Pressure

Copa del Rey final referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea welled up on Friday when speaking about pressure officials have faced from...

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea: El Clasico cup final in tears after Real Madrid TV video

The man who will referee Saturday's Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona breaks down in tears as he reveals the pressure Real's TV channel has put officials under this season.