The referee for the Real Madrid vs Alavés match scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025, as part of the 31st round of the Spanish league, has been changed. The match was initially set to be officiated by referee Juan Martínez Munuera, but due to his personal circumstances, as he is about to become a father, referee Soto Grado has been appointed instead.

With the King's Cup final approaching at La Cartuja, Soto Grado's appointment for this match indicates that he will not officiate the final, as the technical committee of referees prefers not to assign the same referee to consecutive matches within short time frames. Consequently, referee De Burgos Bengoetxea is now at the top of the list of candidates to officiate the final match.

De Burgos Bengoetxea, who has extensive experience in major matches, has become one of the prominent names expected to officiate this season's King's Cup final.

On the other hand, referee Busquets Ferrer is considered one of the promising names expected to play a significant role in the near future, while Sánchez Martínez and Gil Manzano continue to shine on the European stage thanks to their outstanding performances in international competitions.