Carlo Ancelotti emphasized Real Madrid's refusal to play future matches with less than 72 hours of rest following a recent game schedule that left players with only 67 hours between fixtures. The Spanish Footballers' Association supports this stance, deeming such rest essential for player welfare. Ancelotti has voiced concerns over congested schedules, exacerbated this season by the Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. La Liga has contested claims about scheduling complaints, asserting that the club failed to timely address the Villarreal game timing. This situation highlights the tension between player welfare and league scheduling.
"I think today is the last game we will play with less than 72 hours rest. We will never do it again."
"We have asked La Liga twice to change the time of the game and nothing has happened, but this is the last time."
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