Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea is a Spanish football referee known for officiating high-profile matches in La Liga and cup competitions. Recently, he became emotional during a press conference, addressing the intense scrutiny and pressure referees face, particularly from Real Madrid TV, which has publicly criticized him and other officials. De Burgos expressed concern over the impact of such attacks on his family, highlighting the need for greater respect towards referees in football and calling for reflection on the treatment of officials at all levels of the sport.
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Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee for the match.
El Atlético resiste en el Camp Nou ante un gigante Barcelona | Fútbol | Deportes
Spain· 2026-03-04
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee for the match between Rayo Vallecano and Atlético.
El destierro en Leganés del Rayo que entristece a Iñigo Pérez pese a la gran victoria ante el Atlético: “Es un día amargo para el rayismo” | Fútbol | DeportesSpain· 2026-02-15
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea has been appointed to officiate the match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
الاتحاد الإسبانى يكشف عن حكم مباراة برشلونة ضد أتلتيكو مدريد
Egypt· 2025-12-01
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee overseeing the match.
Giuliano rompe, Almada marca y Oblak revive en la victoria por la mínima del Atlético ante Osasuna | Fútbol | DeportesSpain· 2025-10-19
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea cried during a press conference before the match, explaining the impact of criticism on him and his family.
ريال مدريد يهدد التحكيم الإسباني بـ «الفيفا»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-14
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee involved in the incident that led to Rüdiger's suspension.
Nationalspieler Antonio Rüdiger entschuldigt sich für seinen Ausraster - Sport
Germany· 2025-08-27
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea broke down in tears during a press conference discussing the abuse he faced.
Wie Real Madrid den spanischen Fussball spaltet
Switzerland· 2025-05-10
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee at the Copa del Rey final.
Real Madrid’s toxic targeting of referees is a symbol of the Spanish grandees’ decline | Real Madrid
United Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea wept during a press conference after being psychologically affected by Real Madrid's actions.
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Nigeria· 2025-05-02
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee involved in the incident with Rüdiger.
La sanción que recibió Rüdiger tras altercado con el árbitro en la final de la Copa del Rey
Venezuela· 2025-04-30
Rüdiger threw ice cubes at the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.
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Iceland· 2025-04-30Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee involved in the incident with Rudiger.
Rudiger bị treo giò 6 trận
Vietnam· 2025-04-30
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee involved in the incident with Antonio Rudiger.
Real Madrid's Rudiger banned for six matches after Copa final redNigeria· 2025-04-29Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee who made the controversial call against Kylian Mbappé.
Rüdiger utestengt i seks kamper etter Copa del Rey-raseriet
Norway· 2025-04-29Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea said in his report that centre-back Rudiger was dismissed for 'throwing an object from the technical area, which missed me'.
Antonio Rudiger: Real Madrid defender given six-game ban for throwing object at refereeUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea noted Rüdiger's aggressive behavior in the match report.
"vuelvo a estar libre de dolor"
Honduras· 2025-04-29
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee during the Copa del Rey final.
L’attitude du Real Madrid lors de la Coupe du roi fustigée par les médias étrangers : « Quarante-huit heures de rage et de récriminations »
France· 2025-04-28Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea is the referee who issued the expulsion of Antonio Rüdiger.
Rüdiger pide disculpas por su expulsión y su comportamiento posterior
Bolivia· 2025-04-28Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee who issued a red card to Antonio Rüdiger for his aggressive behavior.
Rüdiger se disculpa: ‘No hay excusa para mi comportamiento de anoche’
Panama· 2025-04-28
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the main referee who controversially overlooked several penalty calls during the Copa del Rey final.
Trọng tài bỏ qua bốn quả phạt đền của BarcaVietnam· 2025-04-27
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to call a foul sparked an outburst of rage among the Real Madrid players.
Antonio Rüdiger apologises after raging at referee in Real Madrid’s cup final loss to Barcelona – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-27Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea faced criticism for his controversial decisions during the match.
Antonio Rüdiger atacó al árbitro Ricardo de Burgos y le lanzó un objeto (video)
Colombia· 2025-04-27
Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea is the referee who faced criticism from Real Madrid for his officiating.
Scandal fără precedent în Spania. Motivul pentru care Real Madrid a vrut să boicoteze finala Cupei, cu Barcelona
Romania· 2025-04-27
Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea faced criticism for his officiating in the final match.
«Барселона» обыграла «Реал» в финале Кубка Испании — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-27Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea was the referee who awarded a late penalty to Barcelona.
Barcelona win Copa del Rey after Koundé’s extra-time winner settles thriller | Copa del ReyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was the head referee during the controversial Copa del Rey final.
Barcelona win Copa del Rey over Real MadridNigeria· 2025-04-26Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea issued a red card to Antonio Rudiger during the Copa del Rey final.
roja y furia en la final de la Copa del Rey que Barcelona le ganó a Real Madrid
Argentina· 2025-04-26Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea faced criticism for his officiating during the match.
Barcelona vant vanvittig drama mot Real MadridNorway· 2025-04-26
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea is the central referee for the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Inicia la final de la Copa del Rey entre el Real Madrid y el Barcelona
Guatemala· 2025-04-26The appointed referee, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, spoke of repeated criticism aimed at him on Real Madrid’s TV channel.
Barcelona v Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final – live | Copa del ReyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-26