Mateu Lahoz, the most-respected Spanish referee at international level, was due to officiate El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Alfredo Di Stéfano.
The RFEF confirmed on Friday morning that Gil Manzano will replace referee Mateu Lahoz to oversee El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday.
Lahoz, who took charge of Bayern Munich vs PSG on Wednesday, was official named on Thursday as the referee of this weekend's encounter in Madrid, however due to an injury setback, he will not take charge at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano.
A statement released by the RFEF read:
"The Arbitration Committee of the Professional Competition (CACP) has changed the appointment of referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz due to a muscle injury, the referee initially appointed to direct the match between Real Madrid CF - FC Barcelona on matchday 30 of the First Division.
"His replacement will be Jesús Gil Manzano."
Mia16
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Now Barcelona don't have any excuses Keep on trolling Madrid about Referees
Mahmudur_Somoy
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Now the match will be playing Against 11 man.Visca el Barca.We will beat real Madrid 3-1.
m4verickplays
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The referee needs to rest because that game he officiated between Bayern and PSG was super intense and it was snowing too. But ofcourse I dont expect Barkans to respect anyone or referee whose name is not Messi.
RehshadFardin
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Another key player of Real Madrid is out, injured. 😪😪😪
Cezabdlmry
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Give this guy a medal for his prediction[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
BillyDedon
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Another Madrid player
Janlmpsuyz
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Visca Barca 🔴🔵💪 we are playing against Madrid and the referee tomorrow.
weobelmtz
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Mateo Lahoz? - A Madridista Gil Manzano? - A pure Madridista🤐
varunnavani
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Gil Manzano is the one who gave Messi the red card
Anthony07014
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First ramos then varane and now lahoz. Wtf is happening to Real madrid players😑
RehshadFardin
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Another key player of Real Madrid is out, injured. 😪😪😪
And yet, Perez managed a backup 😜