Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Friday, April 25, 2025, 16:40 / Updated on Friday, April 25, 2025:41
Ricardo de Burgos Belgoetxea (39 years old), the referee designated for the Spanish Cup final, broke out in tears at the press conference preceding the match after a video posted by Real Madrid.
Prior to “El Classico” from the Copia del Rey final, the Real Madrid TV, an official channel of the Madrid, published a video in which they pointed out the arbitration mistakes, but also the high percentage of matches won by Barcelona with him at the center.
Ricardo by Burgos Bengoetxa reacted after Real Madrid suggested that Barcelona would favor: “I want my son to be proud”
Ricardo de Burgos Belgoetxea broke into tears at the press conference preceding the King's Cup final
The Spanish coach held an emotional speech at the press conference and burst into tears.
“When a child comes from school, and other children tell him that his father is a thief is very difficult. I try to educate my boy and tell him that his father is honest, he is just another referee.
When I withdraw from the arbitration I want my son to be proud. What we go through now is not correct, but not only among the professionals. Many families depend on this, especially in low level football. Let's let everyone reflect.
We had two very difficult years, and our level is questioned. Despite the fact that we make mistakes, I think our level at this time is not bad. We can improve ourselves, but players should be satisfied because it is not a big difference in arbitration, ”said Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, according to AS.com.
Real Madrid TV video message: “What you will see is his business card”
In the video clip, in addition to the arbitration mistakes made at the detriment of Real Madrid, Los Blancc also had a message.
“What you are about to see now is his business card for Ricardo de Burgos Belgoetxea, the referee appointed to arbitrate the final of the Copa del Rey between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In the matches led by him from the center, the Real Madrid win rate is 64%, while Barcelona managed an 81%impressed, ”Madrid said.
Also, in the same video his competence was questioned because Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea receives important matches at national level, but has never arbitrated in UEFA or FIFA competitions. They also claimed that he is a protected by Medina Catalejo, the chairman of the referees commission.
