🏆The final is coming: Munuera Montero’s record in El Clásico | OneFootball

The Referees Committee has appointed Andalusian José Luis Munuera Montero to officiate the grand final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid this Sunday. The 42-year-old referee faces his third Clásico in an atmosphere of maximum anticipation, not only because of the title at stake, but also due to his direct history with the main players.

The Reunion with Jude Bellingham

The spotlight will be on the reunion between the referee from Jaén and Jude Bellingham. Just 11 months ago, in an Osasuna-Madrid match, Munuera sent off the Englishman after he received an insult. That episode sparked a fierce media campaign that the referee himself publicly denounced, stating that his family suffered harassment following the decision. This Sunday, preventive refereeing and the management of the Briton's emotions will be key.

A Balanced Record in Clásicos

This will be the third meeting between the giants officiated by Munuera Montero. The record stands at one victory for each side: in 2022, Madrid won 2-3 in extra time in the Super Cup, while in 2023, Barça prevailed 0-1 in the Copa del Rey. Statistically, Real Madrid has a very favorable record with him, having lost only twice in 20 matches. Meanwhile, Barcelona has 18 victories in 28 games under his supervision.

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