Real Madrid say they never considered boycotting the Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid say they never considered boycotting the Copa del Rey final despite blasting ‘unacceptable’ comments made by officials after a tearful interview from the match referee.
Reports had come out that Los Blancos are looking to boycott the CDR Final after the comments made the match official and will also be cancelling all press conferences and training before the match.
Since then Internet has erupted with fans being flabbergasted by the decisions made by the RM President, Florentino Perez but soon after the club released a statement explaining the procedures and calling out social media outlets and media houses for spreading misinformation.
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will officiate the cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, who will officiate the cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, broke down in tears during a press conference on Friday after being asked about RMTV videos attacking referees.
According to a video made public by Real Madrid’s internal media, Real Madrid TV on Thursday, Madrid won 64 percent of the games that De Burgos Bengoetxea officiated, while Barcelona won 81 percent of them. It was described as “an incredible difference” by an anonymous voice, who also questioned his skill and displayed pictures of his purported mistakes.
Los Blancos cancelled media duties and the official training session prior to the final
Los Blancos cancelled media duties and the official training session prior to the final after De Burgos Bengoetxea’s interview, before later confirming that they would still play in the game.
“In light of the rumours that have emerged in recent hours, Real Madrid CF announces that our team has never considered withdrawing from tomorrow’s final,” a Real Madrid statement read.
Los Blancos believes that the values of football must prevail
“Our club understands that the unfortunate and inappropriate statements made by the referees designated for this match, made 24 hours before the final, cannot taint a sporting event of global significance that will be watched by hundreds of millions of people, and out of respect for all the fans who are planning to travel to Seville, and all those who are already in the Andalusian capital.
“Real Madrid believes that the values of football must prevail, despite the hostility and animosity that have been manifested once again today against our club by the referees appointed for the final.”
