Barcelona fans are buzzing with anxiety as the referee for this weekend's blockbuster El Clásico has been officially announced—and the reaction is anything but calm. On Saturday, supporters of the Catalan giants voiced their collective concern after learning who will be in charge of the highly anticipated showdown against arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Scheduled for Sunday evening at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, this latest edition of El Clásico carries monumental stakes. A win or draw would secure Barcelona's second consecutive La Liga title with three games to spare, putting Hansi Flick's squad on the brink of glory. However, one major hurdle stands in their way—at least in the eyes of many Blaugrana faithful.

Alejandro Hernández Hernández has been confirmed as the referee for the season's final Clásico. Known for his controversial decisions in last year's match at Montjuïc, Hernández Hernández is a name that still stings for Barcelona fans. They remember all too well how his calls seemed to favor Real Madrid in that 2023 encounter, and now they fear history might repeat itself. The pressure is on for both teams, but for Barcelona supporters, the referee's appointment has added an extra layer of tension to what promises to be a thrilling night of football.