The Copa del Rey final is set to take place shortly. The match has been overshadowed by Real Madrid’s disputes with referees, who held a press conference on Friday to respond to criticisms from Real Madrid’s official TV channel. This led the Madrid club to cancel pre-match ceremonies and press conferences with Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modrić, even threatening to withdraw from the match. Last night, Lozano contacted Florentino Pérez to calm the situation. Now, Lozano has spoken again before the match about certain issues.

Calm Before the Match?
Today, we want football to be the winner—the most important thing in such times. I had the opportunity to tour the stadium, and the atmosphere was excellent. I must commend the outstanding behavior of both sets of fans. I hope this continues.

Focus on Football, Not Refereeing?
Without a doubt. Today, football must win. This is a major event. Everyone knows what has happened. I’ve said before that nothing will happen, but now the most important thing is that we can enjoy a great match. Over 70,000 people are in the city to watch this big final, and millions around the world will watch it on TV. There are high expectations, as both teams are in top form.

Is There a Possibility to Extend the Contract with La Cartuja Stadium for More Finals?
Yes, definitely. I’ve been told there is great interest in continuing to host Copa del Rey matches at this great stadium—now the third-largest in Spain by capacity. Seville is a fantastic city for such events. We’ll see what happens.

Has the Rule on Copa del Rey Trophy Ownership Changed?
Yes, this rule has been approved because the commission of representatives passed it. We believed it was more logical for the champion team to take the trophy home. This is similar to changing the away goals rule. These are things that must evolve in football because change is necessary. From now on, the team that wins will take the trophy home.