Real Madrid Demand Referee Change, Could Boycott Copa Del Rey Final

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.

The referee for Saturdays match against rivals Barcelona, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, welled up when speaking about pressure officials have faced from Real Madrid TV this season.

Spanish champions Real Madrid boycotted the press conference, the open training in front of media, the traditional presidents dinner and a pre-match photo-call.

Real Madrid told the RFEF they will not take part in the press conference or the official training session looking forward to the final, said the Spanish football federation.

This week the clubs television channel launched a new video attacking the referee for the final, something they have done to various officials this season.