La Liga giants Real Madrid have confirmed that they will indeed participate in the Copa del Rey finals against Barcelona.
The Saturday clash had hanged in the balance after Los Blancos raised concern over the referees conduct ahead of the much anticipated.
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Despite issuing an initial statement over the same, Real Madrid noted that the cup is a global event that will be watched by millions across the globe.
“Our club understands that the unfortunate and inappropriate statements of the referees appointed for this match, made 24 hours before the final, cannot stain a sporting event of global importance that hundreds of millions of people will see and also out of respect for all the fans who plan to travel to Seville, and to all those who are already in the Andalusian capital”. they said
“Real Madrid understands that the values of football must prevail, despite the hostility and animosity that have been evident today, once again against our club, by these referees designated for the final”. they cintinued
