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Real Madrid Fails In Legal Battle To Delay Start Of League Season

COMMUNITY OF MADRID, SPAIN, JUL 31 – A judge ruled Real Madrid observed the mandatory 21-day rest despite their Club World Cup run, denying their request to delay the LaLiga opener against Osasuna.

  • On Thursday, RFEF judge José Alberto Peláez dismissed Madrid’s plea to delay their August 19th match against Osasuna, ruling against the club's request.
  • Real Madrid sought to delay their LaLiga opener scheduled for August 19th after their July 9th Club World Cup exit, citing a promised 21-day rest period, but the judge rejected their request.
  • According to the ruling, Peláez cited the 21-day rest rule, noting players began their rest on July 11th and met the requirement in Article 10.1.
  • In response, Madrid has 48 hours to appeal to the Second Degree National Committee and plans to escalate to the tribunal despite doubts.
  • Ahead of the opening weekend, the schedule is tightly packed, with Madrid returning to Valdebebas for preseason on August 4th, leaving 15 days to prepare before August 19th, Madrid’s start date.
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The Galacticos want more time off after a busy summer, which also included playing in the Club World Cup. The Spanish Football Federation disagrees.

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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