The “El Clásico” ruling…a “blessing” for Real Madrid, a “curse” for Barcelona

Spanish referee Jesus Manzano is considered a blessing for Real Madrid and, in return, a “curse” for Barcelona before the upcoming “El Clásico” meeting between them today, Sunday (23:00 pm UAE time), for the Spanish Super Cup title at the “Radiant Jewel” Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Statistics indicate that Manzano officiated three previous matches between the two teams, all of which ended with a victory for Real Madrid in the years 2014 (3-1), 2021 (2-1), and 2023 (2-1), which makes him the favorite referee for the fans of the Royal Club and a good omen for them.

In detail, Barcelona realizes that Manzano is considered a troubling referee for his fans because the team’s winning percentage in the matches he officiates generally does not exceed 63 percent, as he managed 41 matches for the Catalan team (won 26, tied 7, and lost 8 matches).

On the other hand, Manzano managed 50 matches for Real Madrid, whose winning percentage with this referee reached 78 percent (won 39, tied 6, and lost 5 matches).