I don’t have live access to current news feeds in this moment. Based on recent public reporting, here’s what’s been reported about the Copa del Rey final arbitro situation up to early 2025, but please verify with a reliable sports news source for the very latest.
The Spanish Football Federation publicly announced the match officials for the Copa del Rey final, naming the main referee and assistants. The named referee was Ricardo de Burgos Bengoa (with VAR or additional officials as designated) for that final, and other ARs/VAR staff were specified in the official communications. This designation was part of the federation’s standard pre-final announcements. [Source: official federation communications around the final, 2024-2025 period]
There has been extensive media and pundit coverage around refereeing controversy and discussions about potential changes to the refereeing lineup in some seasons, including debates about the main referee and VAR for the final, but the federation and major outlets have typically confirmed the final officiating team ahead of match day. Commentary and fan discourse often center on perceived neutrality and the impact of officiating on a Clasico-level final. [Media coverage snippets from 2024–2025]
In some reports and opinion pieces, clubs or commentators have called for changes or variations in the officiating team in response to controversies, but such calls did not always result in actual changes; the federation tends to adhere to its pre-announced officials unless exceptional circumstances arise. [Opinion pieces and sports talk show discussions from 2024–2025]
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Athletic Club and Real Sociedad have both asked the Spanish FA to play the Copa del Rey final with fans in the stadium, despite the uncertainty surrounding how and when football will resume due to the…
www.goal.comReal Madrid's first match after sacking Xabi Alonso results in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat at lower league Albacete.
www.aljazeera.comEl ex árbitro contó en Tiempo de Juego que César Soto Grado iba a ser el árbitro de la final de Copa pero que puede ser sustituido por de Burgos Bengoetxea.
www.cope.esEl equipo madridista asegura que competirá en la final pese a las tensiones con los árbitros y las controversias previas. La final entre Barcelona y Madrid se disputará en Sevilla.
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