Clasico, already a big controversy

The upcoming October 25 Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid has already sparked controversy following reports regarding the match's referee designation. According to Spanish publication Marca, the Technical Committee of Referees is expected to assign Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez to officiate the key fixture at Camp Nou.

The potential appointment has generated criticism, with journalist Roberto Gomez calling the reported choice bad news. Hernandez Hernandez has previously officiated six Clasico matches, during which Barcelona achieved three victories compared to a single win for Real Madrid dating back to April 2016.