Referee Announced for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Clash

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea has been appointed as the referee for the highly anticipated Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match in La Liga this week. This clash, pivotal in the title race, will also feature Iglesias Villanueva in the VAR room.

The Spanish Football Federation revealed the officiating assignments for Week 18 of La Liga, confirming de Burgos’s crucial role in this top-table encounter. The referee has a history with both clubs, having overseen 29 matches for Barcelona, resulting in 24 wins, one draw, and four losses for the Catalan side, including one red card issuance.

For Atletico Madrid, de Burgos has refereed 32 games, leading to 22 victories, seven draws, and three losses for the Madrid-based club. Atletico has also seen three players sent off in these matches.

Another significant fixture this week, Real Madrid vs Sevilla, will be officiated by Isidro Diaz de Mera, with Cuadra Fernández assigned to VAR.