Real Madrid went into the Clásico on 25 October unhappy with the appointments of Juan Martinez Munuera as referee and Javier Iglesias Villanueva on VAR.
Real Madrid visit Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday for the first Clásico of the season, with Vinícius Júnior suspended and set to miss out.
The Spanish Football Federation's referees committee has chosen Juan Martínez Munuera to officiate Barcelona v Real Madrid on 25 October.
GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, said Jude Bellingham is gradually regaining influence before the Clásico after mixed club form since the international break.
Real Madrid were due at Camp Nou on Sunday for El Clásico, six points behind Barcelona, with the first meeting of 2026–27 carrying extra pressure.
Barcelona host Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season at Camp Nou, with disputes over Javier Tebas, referees and the Negreira case adding to the buildup.
Michael Yormark said Arsenal pushed hard to sign Vinicius Junior in the summer, but the forward stayed at Real Madrid and signed a new deal.
FootballTransfers reported that Arsenal may revisit a move for Vinicius Junior next year as questions persist over his long-term Real Madrid future.
