RFEF president confirms referees for Copa del Rey final won't be changed amid Real Madrid complaint
A while ago, Real Madrid issued an official statement lashing out against the comments made by referees Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea and Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes and asked the RFEF to take action against the pair.
Real Madrid have been pushing for the Spanish Football Federation to replace the match officials for tomorrow's Copa del Rey final following their comments earlier in the press conference.
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In fact, Los Blancos cancelled their press conference, training, and other official pre-match events today in protest and are even said to be considering walking away from the final.
RFEF President shuts down talk of referee change
However, now, RFEF president Rafael Louzan has come out and offered an update, stating that there will be no change of referees and that the final in Seville will go ahead as planned.
'The CTA [Technical Committee of Referees] has appointed a refereeing team, and that's the way it is,' said Louzan (h/t SPORT).
'I appeal for calm, responsibility, and common sense. I've already spoken with Real Madrid.' he added.
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On being asked if the final will go ahead according to plan, Louzan replied: 'Of course, yes.'
It now remains to be seen how Real Madrid respond to the situation and whether they are willing to play the game or opt to walk away.
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