Real Madrid Surprises, Says 'No' to Training and Press Conference at La Cartuja

Just hours before the Copa del Rey final is set to take place, Real Madrid has made a decision that has caused a significant impact in the Spanish soccer scene.

The club has announced that it will not attend any of the official events organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) prior to the match.

This includes the official press conference, the training session at La Cartuja stadium, and the traditional photo session.

The measure has been interpreted as a firm snub to the Federation and comes in a context of high tension between both parties.

According to reports, the main reason for this discontent was the press conference held by the match referees, which took place this morning.

The club believes that this appearance was untimely and biased, and it is seen as a way to influence the atmosphere before the decisive clash.

Growing Discontent with the Federation

The decision to skip these official commitments breaks with the usual custom in a final of this magnitude and highlights the deterioration of institutional relations.

The club will not send either its coach, Carlo Ancelotti, or any player to attend to the media. Nor will it use the field at La Cartuja to prepare for the match or pose for the official photos with the trophy.

This tension is not new, but it has intensified in recent hours. Florentino Pérez had already announced earlier that he would not attend the institutional dinner organized by the RFEF in Seville. Now, with the total cancellation of the pre-match events, the club's stance has hardened even further.

Preparation Away from the Media Spotlight

Instead of going to La Cartuja, the team will remain focused and work in private, following its own preparation plan from the privacy of the team hotel.

The club's intention is to stay away from external noise and focus exclusively on the match, although the message sent to the Federation is clear: there is deep discontent with the treatment received.

The final was already loaded with tension due to the classic between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Now, the institutional controversy adds even more weight to a match that will be closely watched both on and off the field.