Real Madrid suffer heavy losses if they don't play in Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid will suffer losses if they refuse to play in the final.

According to Article 77 of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), if a team does not show up for a match, they are automatically eliminated from the competition. This means that Real Madrid will lose their chance to win the title, but Barcelona will not automatically lift the trophy. Instead, the Catalans will face the team Real Madrid eliminated in the semi-finals (i.e. Real Sociedad).

Real could also be banned from the Copa del Rey next season, along with a fine of between €3,000 and €12,000. They could also have to pay compensation to third parties such as the RFEF, the final organizers, the city of Seville and even Barcelona. The Camp Nou team has also made many commitments to sponsors in the run-up to the final.

Not participating in the Copa del Rey final will also likely cause Real's image to decline in the eyes of fans. "Los Blancos" are forced to refund tickets, plane tickets and hotels to fans.

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Real still has a chance to win the Copa del Rey. Photo: Reuters.

The Copa del Rey final is not just a sporting event, it is also a ceremony attended by many dignitaries, including the King of Spain, broadcast to millions of viewers around the world. Pulling out of such a high-profile event would seriously damage Real Madrid's image.

A few hours ago, Real issued a statement denying their decision to skip the Copa del Rey final. The statement on the club's website read: "We believe that the inappropriate and regrettable statements made 24 hours before the match by the designated referees cannot affect a sporting event of global stature, which will be watched by hundreds of millions of people. The values of football must be honored, despite the hostility and antipathy that these referees have shown towards our club."

The Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place at 3am on April 27 at La Cartuja Stadium.

Guler's goal helps Real beat Getafe Guler scored a great goal in the 21st minute, helping Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 in round 33 of La Liga in the early morning of April 24.

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