Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid take final decision on playing against Barcelona

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Real Madrid has denied claims that the club ever planned to boycott the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona scheduled for Saturday night.

The club skipped both their pre-match press conference and training session on Friday in protest over remarks made by members of the officiating crew.

Despite the protest, Real Madrid maintains that pulling out of the match was never an option.

“Our team has never considered giving up playing tomorrow’s final,” Real Madrid said in a Spanish-language statement.

“Our club understands that the unfortunate and inappropriate statements made 24 hours before the final by the referees appointed for this match cannot taint a sporting event of global significance which will be watched by hundreds of millions of people. We also express our respect for all the fans who are planning to travel to Seville, and for all those already in the Andalusian capital.

“Real Madrid believes that the values of football must prevail, despite the hostility and animosity that has been demonstrated once again today against our club by these referees appointed for the final.”

Real Madrid expressed strong displeasure over comments made by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea and VAR official Pablo González Fuertes.

Both officials were featured in segments aired on Real Madrid TV, where they reportedly addressed the club’s ongoing criticism of refereeing decisions.

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