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Real Madrid Slams Tebas Over UCL Scheduling
4 Nov
Summary
- Real Madrid criticizes league president Javier Tebas for scheduling.
- Match timing creates illogical conditions compared to other clubs.
- Club cites travel fatigue impacting preparation for upcoming match.
Real Madrid has voiced strong criticism against Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish league association, concerning the scheduling of their upcoming match against Valencia. The club contends that the announced schedule places their players in illogical conditions, particularly in comparison to other Spanish teams competing in the UEFA Champions League.
This discontent was highlighted on Real Madrid's official channel, preceding their European clash with AEK Athens. The club is particularly aggrieved by playing their league match on Saturday, November 7th, having competed away against AEK Athens on Wednesday, November 4th. This sequence means approximately 74 hours and 15 minutes separate the two matches, a gap Real Madrid argues fails to adequately account for travel and recovery.
Comparing their schedule with other Spanish Champions League participants further sharpens Real Madrid's grievance. While Barcelona and Atlético Madrid played their European ties on Tuesday, November 3rd, and their league match on Sunday, November 8th, Real Madrid stands as the sole Spanish team in the Champions League facing a domestic fixture on Saturday after a Wednesday away game. The club believes the league could have adjusted the Valencia match to Sunday, especially with an international break following, to allow for better rest and preparation.
