RFEF Warns Madrid and It's Official: They're Not Going to Let Them Win the Supercopa

Preparing for its Copa del Rey game, Real Madrid hasn't forgotten about the Spanish Supercopa. Facing Mallorca this upcoming Thursday, January 9th, the game will have several complications. One of them is the referee that the RFEF has appointed to officiate this imminent semifinal.

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea is the referee the RFEF has chosen for this game. Additionally, the referee for the grand final of the Spanish Supercopa will be Gil Manzano. The appointment of both referees has shown Real Madrid that it won't have an easy path to defend its title.

Having had problems in the past with both referees, the Meringue team will have another challenge to overcome. This has been a clear message of the RFEF's intentions to prevent Real Madrid from adding another title this season.

Real Madrid's problems

Having won the last Spanish Supercopa convincingly, Real Madrid is preparing to defend the title. Despite doubts after the start of the season, the team has managed to regain its level. Its victory against Valencia and the achievement of the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup are proof of this.

However, the appointment of Burgos as the referee for the semifinal against Mallorca has emerged as a serious problem. The referee, in every Real Madrid match he has officiated, has made decisions that have been questioned by the team.

The same situation occurs with Gil Manzano, of whom Real Madrid doesn't have particularly positive memories. Despite the additional problem it will have to face, the team has gained motivation to achieve a convincing victory.

The team's determination

Real Madrid has shown over the years that nothing can stop it on its path to glory. While its goal of winning the Spanish Super Cup again will have more problems than expected, the club is confident in winning its third trophy of the season.