Louzán and Medina Cantalejo met with the referees on Friday evening to discuss the situation. They were concerned that a public statement could have led to controversy and potentially even cancelled the match. The referees were upset about criticism from Real Madrid's media team earlier that day, which led one of the referees, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, to become emotional during a press conference.
The RFEF believes that some of the referees' comments, including those made by González Fuertes the day before the final, were not suitable. Nevertheless, the Federation acknowledges that referees often face unfair criticism, not just from Real Madrid's supporters.
The RFEF wants to maintain a calm and impartial environment for the Copa del Rey final, and the referees are being advised to avoid making any further public statements that could be misinterpreted or cause controversy.
