LaLiga president Javier Tebas refused to delay Real Madrid's 2025-26 league opener, despite goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' request for player rest after the Club World Cup. Madrid's early exit from the tournament leaves them with a 41-day break before facing Osasuna. Tebas emphasized that the decision was made by the Spanish Football Federation and stated that players would have 20 days off. He compared the situation to other leagues, asserting that no adjustments were made elsewhere, and highlighted the team's busy schedule over the previous season.
"I believe that they will have 20 days to rest instead of 21 and no other leagues like the Premier League for Chelsea or the French Ligue 1 for PSG are changing the games."
"To listen those comments from a president it's something that I haven't seen it in Italy, or in England, nor the NBA and NFL."
"It's fine if Tebas doesn't like the Club World Cup, but it exists. It's part of the FIFA calendar. We're here competing, and it seems this gentleman just wants to be the focus."
"The players' health is on the line."
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