The postponement of the match between Real Madrid and Osasuna was refused by José Alberto Peláez, the single judge of the RFEF in charge of professional competitions. The match will therefore be played as scheduled on Tuesday August 19 at 9 p.m. in Santiago-Bernabéu, on behalf of the first day of the Liga. Real Madrid had requested a postponement by relying on the 21 days of compulsory rest granted after its elimination in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. This short period would prevent complete preparation. The Merengues wanted to start their season directly in the second day, against Oviedo.
But the judge considered that this situation was not a force majeure. He recalled that the Club World Cup was planned for a long time on the calendar, and that the professional workforce of Real Madrid remains sufficiently provided to play this first day. In addition, the three weeks of preparation claimed are not included in any collective agreement between the Liga and the unions. Real Madrid now has 48 hours to appeal to the National Commission of Appeal, before a possible appeal before the Spanish Court of Appeal, or even the Arbitral Tribunal of Sport (CAS). Case to follow.
