Real Madrid will not play in the Copa del Rey? They protest and refuse to participate in events leading up to the final.

Real Madrid has decided not to participate in the official events prior to the Copa del Rey Final against FC Barcelona , ​​scheduled to be held at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville .

This decision comes in response to statements by the referees appointed for the match, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and Pablo González Fuertes , who expressed their displeasure with the content broadcast by Real Madrid TV that questioned their impartiality.

During a press conference, De Burgos Bengoetxea was visibly affected and broke down in tears when speaking about the impact the criticism has had on his personal and family life.

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For his part, González Fuertes criticized the lack of measures against attacks on referees and called for more forceful action.

In response, Real Madrid issued a statement calling the referees' statements "unacceptable" and accusing them of showing animosity toward the club.

They also demanded that the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) act to defend institutional equity and reputation.

As part of their protest, the white team canceled their participation in the press conference, the official training session, and the dinner organized by the RFEF .

Despite the tension, Real Madrid has not considered withdrawing from the Final .

Meanwhile, the referees have decided not to call a strike, but plan to regroup legally by creating an association to defend their interests and take legal action against false accusations.

The situation has created a tense atmosphere ahead of the Clásico, with FC Barcelona participating in the official events and its coach, Hansi Flick , defending the referees and stressing the need for respect for them.

The Copa del Rey final thus comes amid controversy and protests, reflecting the growing tensions between clubs and referees in Spanish football.

With information from ESPN