RFEF president addresses Real Madrid controversy ahead of Copa del Rey final – ‘I appeal to common sense’ | OneFootball

Rafael Louzan, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has called for calm and confidence in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Real Madrid’s participation in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Addressing the situation, Louzan assured that he had already spoken with the relevant parties and emphasised the importance of moving forward with a focus on the game itself.

“I appeal to common sense and responsibility,” Louzan began saying, urging everyone involved to keep the bigger picture in mind.

He also mentioned that he had already spoken with Real Madrid, hoping that both teams would deliver a memorable match.

“I’ve already spoken with Real Madrid. I hope we see a great match tomorrow, which is what’s important. I’ve already spoken to the right people,” he noted.

Arbitration committee set up to address concerns

Real Madrid have caused quite a controversy before the Copa del Rey final. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

While Louzan did not engage in discussions regarding the refereeing decisions or the issues raised by the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), he made it clear that his priority was ensuring the final remained a celebration of football.

“It’s a matter for the CTA. I’m not going to go into that. Today we have to enjoy ourselves,” he said, reminding everyone that the focus should be on enjoying the spectacle of the match.

To address the concerns, Louzan confirmed the creation of an arbitration working committee.

This committee includes representatives from all football stakeholders, including Real Madrid, with the aim of improving the way refereeing decisions are handled in future games.

“We have created a committee that also includes Real Madrid and all football stakeholders,” he revealed.

Despite the tension surrounding the final due to the refereeing controversy, the RFEF president reassured fans that everything was in place for a fantastic event. “There are thousands of fans and millions of people around the world watching this final. We’re going to work hard to make sure everything goes well,” he concluded.

Source: Mundo Deportivo