Real Madrid will host Barcelona on March 19, for a crucial La Liga El Clasico clash.

Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea has been chosen as the match referee for this tie.

Let’s take a look at the referee’s history ahead of this El Clasico tie.

He was also the main official when the two teams played against each other in the Spanish Supercopa in January. Barca won 3-1; two yellow cards were shown to each team.

De Burgos Bengoetxea also officiated the Supercopa Clasico of 2017. Real Madrid won 3-1; 8 yellow cards were shown (3 to Barca players, 5 to Real Madrid’s) and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in that tie.

Barcelona fans seem to be happy whenever he officiates, while he’s largely unpopular among Madrid fans.

See how Barca has fared whenever Burgos Bengoetxea has been the match official in 25 games:

– 20 wins;

– one draw;

– 4 losses;

– 53 yellow cards;

– one red card.

Barcelona are 9 points ahead of Madrid, making this tie a must-win game, so the gap can be reduced to 6 points.