[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, the Spanish Referees Committee has recently adopted a strict stance on refereeing errors, and two match officials have been suspended over controversial decisions in recent games. Referee Burgos has been left off the match officials list for three consecutive rounds after insisting on an incorrect decision in the Mallorca vs Espanyol fixture. Meanwhile, VAR official Melero Lopez was removed from VAR duty this week for improper intervention and influencing the on-field referee to reverse his decision in the Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona match. Reports state that Burgos was not assigned any matches for Matchday 31 of La Liga, marking his third successive round without an appointment. In the earlier Mallorca vs Espanyol game he officiated, he committed a double error and now faces an extended suspension – such penalties usually last two weeks.
The editor believes that Burgos has already suffered greatly under public pressure. On the eve of the 2025 Copa del Rey final, Real Madrid TV openly accused him of having too many controversial decisions, which caused him to lose control emotionally and burst into tears before the match. It remains to be seen how Burgos will feel after being suspended by the Spanish Referees Committee this time.