Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick has publicly criticized Real Madrid for their disrespect towards match officials in the lead-up to the Copa del Rey final. This comment follows controversy sparked by Madrid's official TV channel, which questioned referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea's handling of matches. Amidst heightened tensions and accusations of unfair treatment toward referees, Flick emphasized the need for respect and fair play, ensuring that football remains enjoyable for fans and players alike, especially with a young Barcelona team poised to compete for the title.
For me, it's just sport, it's just football. We have to protect everyone involved in the game...It's not fair play not to look after [the referees], it's not showing them respect.
Madrid have created an unnecessary storm ahead of the game...after the club's official TV channel produced a video criticising appointed referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and his record.
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