Copa del Rey final referee breaks down over Real Madrid TV pressure

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea spoke emotionally about the pressure referees face, especially from Real Madrid TV, during a news conference ahead of the Copa del Rey final. Tellingly, he shared how his son's school experiences highlighted referee dishonesty, prompting him to stress refereeing's integrity and its role in instilling values. Earlier this season, Real Madrid released an open letter accusing Spanish refereeing of being rigged, adding context to his impassioned remarks about the importance of fair play. Meanwhile, another referee suggested Real Madrid could take further action against officials, signaling their resolve not to continue tolerating such behavior.