José Mourinho criticizes early referee leak for Clásico

The announcement of officials typically occurs 24 hours prior to kickoff, yet reports circulating in recent hours suggest Juan Martínez Munuera will oversee the pitch action. Iglesias Villanueva is expected to manage video technology duties for the fixture.

Coach addresses media speculation

Speaking after Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, José Mourinho addressed the rumors. He stated that the information emerged out of context and emphasized his dissatisfaction with the timing of the disclosure.

"I do not like this type of information, and I do not like it coming out at this time," Mourinho said, according to Marca. He clarified that his comments were not directed at the specific referees named in the leaks.

League standings ahead of clash

The Portuguese manager leads Real Madrid into Camp Nou for the tenth round of the Spanish league. The team faces a significant challenge, as Barcelona currently sits atop La Liga with a perfect record of 27 points.

Real Madrid trails third-placed by six points behind their rivals. The controversy surrounding the refereeing appointments adds tension to the upcoming encounter between the two clubs.