Real Madrid faces the start of 2025 with major challenges, including the Spanish Super Cup. Such a competition won't be as easy as the club expected. Real Madrid is preparing to face Mallorca in Copa del Rey, aware that the Super Cup will be another complex challenge.
Controversial Referee Appointments
One of the factors that has caused concern at Real Madrid is the appointment of referees for the Super Cup. Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will be in charge of the semifinal against Mallorca, while Jesús Gil Manzano will be the referee for the grand final. Both names have caused concern among the management and Madrid fans due to their history in key matches for the team.
In previous matches, the decisions of Burgos and Gil Manzano have been questioned by the club, which has considered them detrimental at critical moments. Many see the RFEF's choice as an obstacle aimed at complicating Real Madrid's path to the title.
A Team in Good Shape
Despite the challenges, Real Madrid enters this competition with renewed spirits. After a season start with ups and downs, the team has shown its ability to overcome difficulties. Proof of this are the titles already won in recent months, such as the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. They have reaffirmed the team's quality and competitiveness.
The recent victory against Valencia is also an indicator that the team is fit to face any rival. They are all part of a solid team with key players regaining their best version. Now the goal is clear: defend the Super Cup title and add another trophy to their record.
Florentino Pérez, Javier Tebas and Organizational Tensions
Real Madrid's president Florentino Pérez hasn't hidden his dissatisfaction with certain decisions related to the organization of the competition. However, he's conveyed a message of confidence and unity to the team. Javier Tebas observes how this Super Cup becomes a high-pressure scenario for Real Madrid and its rivals.
Over the years, Real Madrid has shown it knows how to react in the most difficult moments. Although this Super Cup doesn't present itself as the club would have wanted, the team's determination to succeed is unwavering. The challenge is clear, but so is the club's ambition: to conquer glory once again.