Real Madrid Cancels Referee's Press Conference
Real Madrid has canceled the pre-match press conference of referee Gil Manzano, assigned to the Supercopa de España final against Barcelona, citing past controversies.
Real Madrid has made the decision to cancel the scheduled press conference of referee Gil Manzano, who will officiate the highly anticipated Supercopa de España final against Barcelona. This move is reportedly tied to lingering tensions and controversies stemming from a past match involving the referee and Real Madrid.
One of the most contentious incidents occurred during a La Liga match on March 2, 2024, when Real Madrid faced Valencia at Mestalla Stadium. In the dying moments of the game, as Real Madrid mounted a critical attack, Manzano prematurely blew the final whistle, nullifying what could have been a decisive goal by Jude Bellingham. The referee's decision led to Bellingham receiving a red card for his protests, an outcome that deeply angered Real Madrid's players, staff, and fans.
The refereeing committee subsequently removed Manzano from officiating duties for several weeks due to the controversy. While he eventually returned and officiated a Real Madrid match against Girona on December 7, 2024, the memories of the Mestalla incident have not faded.
Now, with Manzano assigned to officiate the Supercopa de España final, Real Madrid has opted to forgo the traditional pre-match press conference with the officiating team. The club believes that this decision will help avoid unnecessary distractions and focus attention solely on the match.
The final, set to take place on January 12, 2025, is already loaded with narratives as Spain's two most iconic teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, prepare for a showdown. With Manzano’s appointment adding an extra layer of intrigue, fans are expecting a fiercely contested and potentially dramatic encounter.
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