"Real Madrid's decision to boycott pre-Copa del Rey activities stems from concerns about referee bias after the match official's emotional press conference criticizing the club."
"The club expresses that the refereeing is marked by a distinct animosity, following complaints by the referee about pressure coming from Real Madrid TV."
Real Madrid has opted out of all pre-match activities before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. This decision followed an emotional news conference by match referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, where he criticized Real Madrid for their statements on their television channel. The club perceived this as a conflict of interest and unacceptable pressure on officials. Thus, they withdrew from media events and traditional pre-match engagements, asserting that the refereeing team showed bias against them. Despite this, they have not requested a replacement for the referees from the Spanish FA.
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