De Burgos Bengoetxea

De Burgos Bengoetxea is a Spanish football referee who has been officiating at the highest levels of the sport since 2018, when he was included on FIFA's list of referees. Recently, he made headlines due to a controversy involving Real Madrid, who criticized his performance and suitability for officiating high-stakes matches, particularly in light of his lack of experience in the Champions League and FIFA tournaments. Bengoetxea expressed his emotional response to the criticism during a press conference, drawing a parallel to personal attacks on his character.