Real Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 win over Villarreal has been overshadowed by controversy, with Carlo Ancelotti clashing with La Liga over fixture scheduling.
Ancelotti’s Frustration Over Tight Schedule
Los Blancos had just endured a grueling 120-minute Champions League battle against Atletico Madrid three days before facing Villarreal. Concerned about player fatigue, Ancelotti claims the club requested La Liga to reschedule the fixture—a request he says was denied.
However, La Liga has since refuted his claims, telling Marca that no such request was made by Real Madrid.
Ancelotti Threatens Action
Ancelotti didn’t hold back in his post-match conference, slamming the league’s decision and even hinting at drastic action:
“This is unacceptable for the players’ health and performance. We cannot keep pushing them to their limits without proper recovery time.”
He even suggested that Madrid might withdraw from future La Liga matches if similar scheduling issues persist.
Tension Between Real Madrid & La Liga Grows
This dispute is the latest in Real Madrid’s ongoing tensions with football authorities. While La Liga insists they followed Spanish Football Federation regulations, Madrid sees this as another example of poor player welfare management.
Fortunately, Madrid’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal offers a more balanced schedule, with an eight-day gap between the two legs. In contrast, Barcelona faces a tougher turnaround in their tie against Borussia Dortmund, with only six days of rest.
Madrid’s Title Chase Continues
Despite the scheduling drama, Madrid’s win against Villarreal—featuring a brace from Kylian Mbappé—keeps them in the La Liga title race. However, with fixture congestion and player fatigue becoming a growing concern, Ancelotti has made it clear that Real Madrid will not stay silent on this issue.
Will La Liga and UEFA listen to the concerns of top clubs? Or will fixture congestion continue to be a major problem in elite football? Share your thoughts!
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