Real Madrid encounters bad news: La Liga rejects application for postponement of the first round of the new season

Real Madrid encounters bad news: La Liga refuses to apply for extension

On July 13, 2025, according to Spanish media reports, La Liga chairman Javier Tebas officially rejected Real Madrid's request - disagreed with postponing the first round of La Liga against Osasuna in the new season. The game was originally scheduled to be held on August 19, and the decision to start as scheduled will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Real Madrid's preparation plan.

According to Sell Radio, although Real Madrid's proposal for extension was supported by the Spanish Players' Union (AFE) and some clubs, it was eventually rejected by Tebas. Previously, "The Athletic" also disclosed that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with La Liga and the Spanish Football Association (RFEF): If the two teams can advance to the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the start of the new season can be postponed to ensure the players' physical fitness.

In fact, Real Madrid successfully reached the semi-finals of the Club World Cup this time, and they believe that this condition fully meets the extension criteria. However, Tebass disagrees with this, saying: "They will still have a 20-day rest period, just one day less than originally. Chelsea in the Premier League and Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 have not requested a adjustment in the schedule, so La Liga should not be an exception."

This means that Real Madrid will usher in the first game of the new season at the original schedule without additional buffer time. For coach Xavi Alonso, this is undoubtedly a serious challenge. At present, the team has exposed certain problems in terms of physical fitness reserves and high-pressure pressing.

In the just-concluded Club World Cup, Real Madrid's overall performance was not ideal, especially in terms of running efficiency and midfield confrontation. Now that the holidays are being compressed, the player's recovery time is reduced, which is very likely to cause fatigue accumulation at the beginning of the season and even increase the risk of injury.