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Real Madrid issue statement amid talk of Copa del Rey boycott as referee controversy continues

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Real Madrid have issued a statement amid talk the club are considering boycotting Saturday’s Copa del Rey final with Barcelona after being left furious by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

Saturday’s match official was reduced to tears before the game when speaking about a recent video by Real Madrid TV that questioned his ability and highlighted his mistakes.

Real Madrid want De Burgos Bengoetxea replaced but that isn’t going to happen because, well there’s absolutely no reason to, something that’s not gone down well with Florentio Perez and Co.

Here’s the club’s official statement:

“Real Madrid C.