Madrid had a busy week. The Spanish champions won a brilliant penalty victory against their rival Atlético in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, before facing Villarreal in Liga on Saturday evening. Ancelotti made virulent remarks against championship decision -makers, suggesting that the Liga does not protect its team after only 66 hours apart.
Ancelotti said that she had twice a change of date and time for the match against Villarreal, but this assertion was challenged by La Liga. According to Marca, there was no official request from the club and the current Spanish regulations, which provides for an interval of at least 48 hours between the matches, was respected.
No official request
The FIFA directives provide for a minimum interval of 72 hours between the matches, instead of the two full days of the Liga.
Fortunately for Madrid, it was the last time they played in such a short space. However, his rival, Barcelona, will be placed in the same situation on his return from the international break due to his participation in the quarter -finals of the Champions League.
