Juan Martínez Munuera appointed for Barcelona v Real Madrid
The Spanish Football Federation's referees committee has chosen Juan Martínez Munuera to officiate Barcelona v Real Madrid on 25 October.

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, reported that Luis de la Fuente is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award for the world's best coach before Monday's ceremony in London.

La Liga announced its new delegates' committee on 16 October, with Barcelona returning and Real Madrid keeping a seat as tensions with Javier Tebas continued.

La Liga president Javier Tebas is facing possible disciplinary action after remarks comparing Real Madrid's communication strategy to Nazi Germany propaganda.

FIFA sanctioned the Spanish federation after racist chants aimed at supporters during Spain's friendly against Egypt in March.

Real Madrid called for Javier Tebas to resign after he compared the club's media tactics to Goebbels-style propaganda techniques in posts on X.

The Spanish Football Federation's appeals committee upheld Vinicius Junior's four-match ban and rejected Real Madrid's appeal.
