On the eve of the 'Clasico', which can have concrete repercussions on the outcome of the La Liga, the designated referee changes. Real Madrid-Barcelona, scheduled for tomorrow evening at 21, and valid for the 30th matchday of the championship, will not be directed by Antonio Mateu Lahoz, but by Jesus Gil Manzano. This was decided by the Arbitration Committee of professional competitions, following the muscle injury accused by the 'whistle' originally from the Comunidad Valenciana. Only the public will be missing to give prestige to the Clasico which, after the braking of Atletico, returns to emanate the scudetto scent. The Barca of a reinvigorated Messi and with a rejuvenated staff is one point from the top and will have to face the return of the Real of Zidane who, thanks to the veteran Benzema and the young talent Vinicius jr is brought back below (-3) even if the merengues seem to focus on the more congenial Champions, especially after the 3-1 in the quarter-first leg against Liverpool. It is a play-off to contend with Atletico for the championship sprint. Simeone's side have only won one of their last four games by scoring two goals and will not have an easy task at Betis. Sure of fourth place, Sevilla play at Celta while Real Sociedad, winner of the King's Cup, will be busy in Valencia
The referee goes ko, the 'Clasico' changes the whistle
2021-04-09T12:22:53.920Z
Lahoz stopped by a muscle problem, Real-Barca to Gil Manzano (ANSA) On the eve of the 'Clasico', which can have concrete repercussions on the outcome of the La Liga, the designated referee changes. Real Madrid-Barcelona, scheduled for tomorrow evening at 21, and valid for the 30th matchday of the championship, will not be directed by Antonio Mateu Lahoz, but by Jesus Gil Manzano. This was decided by the Arbitration Committee of professional competitions, followi