Real Madrid Threatens Boycott Over Tight Match Scheduling
The club demands a minimum 72-hour rest period between games, citing player fatigue and FIFA recommendations.
- Real Madrid has criticized the Spanish football league for scheduling matches with insufficient recovery time for players.
- Head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated the team will no longer compete in games scheduled with less than 72 hours of rest between matches.
- The club highlighted a recent instance where only 66 hours separated their Champions League match and a La Liga game, despite FIFA's recommended 72-hour rest period.
- The Spanish league claims it adhered to its rule of providing at least two full days of rest and dismissed Real Madrid's complaints as unfounded.
- Real Madrid has also escalated the issue by threatening to involve FIFA and accusing the league of ignoring their requests to reschedule matches.
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