El Clásico, Spain’s most fiercely contested football rivalry, is always a battle of high intensity, with every decision scrutinized by players and fans alike. The referee for this clash, Clos Gómez, faces an especially daunting challenge in keeping order on the pitch. As with the passionate atmosphere surrounding Live Cricket Bangladesh, where emotions run high and every call matters, the pressure on the official will be immense.

One major issue Gómez is expected to confront is players protesting his decisions—particularly from the Barcelona side. This season, Barça’s players have shown no hesitation in voicing their displeasure at officiating, a boldness that has earned them repeated cautions. According to Spain’s Marca, the 44-year-old referee from Aragón will not only have to focus on the flow of the game but also manage confrontations and disruptions when the play is stopped.

So far this season, Barcelona have received 29 yellow cards in league play, and 11 of those—38%—were for dissent against the referee. By contrast, Real Madrid have been shown 27 yellow cards, with only 4 for protesting officiating decisions. Among the players Gómez will have his eye on is the fiery Luis Suárez. The Uruguayan striker has already been booked 5 times this season, with 4 of those bookings coming for dissent alone—more than any other player from either side.

Other Barcelona players known for challenging the referee include Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi, each with two yellow cards for dissent this season. This makes it highly likely that Barça will once again test the referee’s patience in Saturday’s El Clásico. Real Madrid’s dissent-related bookings are far fewer, with Dani Carvajal, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Nacho each receiving one, a rate considered relatively normal.

It’s also worth noting that Neymar, Álvaro Morata, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sergio Busquets have all picked up yellow cards for confrontations with opponents rather than for arguing with the referee. All this sets the stage for what could be Gómez’s toughest assignment of the season at the Camp Nou. Just as in Live Cricket Bangladesh, where the officials’ control over the game can shape the entire contest, the way Gómez handles player protests may have a decisive influence on the match’s outcome.