Barcelona v Real Madrid: El Clasico referee set to change after appointment dispute

The referee originally selected for Sunday’s El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will reportedly be replaced, with the new official expected to be announced in the coming days.

The Spanish refereeing committee had initially appointed Hernandez Hernandez and his team to take charge of the match at Camp Nou. However, Jose Mourinho objected to the decision after details of the appointment were leaked.

The committee subsequently decided to make a change, according to The Touchline, citing Marca. Hernandez Hernandez will therefore not referee the meeting, although the identity of his replacement has not yet been confirmed.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will play on Sunday, 25 October. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 Moscow time.