For match day 26 in the Spanish top flight, the refereeing lineup has been announced, and the responsibility for directing the Catalan clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid goes to De Burgos Bengoextea from Bilbao. The 36-year-old official is set to take charge of his third Clásico in Camp Nou, a high-stakes encounter scheduled for Sunday at 9 p.m. local time. This appointment adds a layer of anticipation to a game that always carries weight beyond the points on offer.
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In this match, Bengoextea will be the lead official for the first time in La Liga. His previous whistle events in this country have occurred in the Spanish Super Cup, most recently in Saudi Arabia where his performance helped the Catalan side secure a favorable 3-1 result. He also presided over the first leg of the 2017 final, a contest remembered for a decisive 1-3 away win that favored Barcelona against Real Madrid. For VAR support, César Soto Grado from La Rioja steps in, providing an experienced backstop to the officiating team and helping interpret on-field calls with a calm, measured approach.
⚖️ REFEREES | These are the designated officials for match day 26 in the First Division. The official list highlights the main referee, the assistants, and the VAR crew for the games across the schedule, underscoring how the refereeing assignments are distributed to cover the league comprehensively. The responsibility of maintaining fair play and accurate decision-making rests on a team that balances on-field judgment with the video review process.
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Source: Goal