The Refereeing Committee in professional competitions announced the implementation of a new procedure starting from the new season, which involves publishing the names of referees assigned to officiate matches in the Spanish league, both first and second divisions, just one day before each match. This aims to reduce media pressure and targeted campaigns against referees.

This decision came in response to attempts by some clubs, led by Real Madrid, to influence referee appointments through repeated criticisms and provocative reports via their media, especially if they are dissatisfied with the referee assigned to one of the team's matches.

The committee confirmed that referee appointments will be published daily before 4 PM, with referees for Friday matches revealed on Thursday, Saturday matches on Friday, and so on for the rest of the week, as part of a new organization that includes all parties in Spanish football.

This decision is part of comprehensive reforms in the refereeing system aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing external pressures, amid increasing challenges faced by refereeing in Spanish competitions.