Carlos Velasco Carballo has been chosen as the referee for the Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club, with the game to be played at Camp Nou on May 30.

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He has been an international referee since 2008 and officiated at the World Cup in Brazil last summer, gaining invaluable experience. Now 44, he made his Primera Division debut in 2004-05.

Velasco Carballo has only taken charge of one Barça match this season. It was the second week of the season, at El Madrigal, when Luis Enrique's side won 0-1 thanks to a late goal from Sandro.

VELASCO CARBALLO AND BARCELONA

In total, he's refereed 21 Barcelona matches, giving 38 yellow cards to Barça players and 63 to their opponents. As for dismissals, he's sent off one Barça player and three rival players. The penalty count is one for and one against.

His La Liga debut was Barcelona-Sevilla (2-0) on September 11, 2004. Giuly and Larsson scored the goals in that game, while Xavi and Iniesta both played, two players who could also play in the Copa del Rey final.

VELASCO CARBALLO AND ATHLETIC

He's taken charge of 22 Athletic games, giving 72 bookings out to the Basque players and 86 to their rivals. He's sent off six Athletic players and three of their opponents. As for penalties, he's given two for Athletic and three against them.

Velasco Carballo was in charge of the 0-0 draw at San Mames between Athletic and Elche earlier this season.