US EditionLa Liga President Rejects Courtois’ Plea to Delay Real Madrid’s 25-26 Opener for More Rest Time
SPAIN, JUL 11 – La Liga and Spanish Football Federation maintain schedule despite Courtois' request, citing 21 days off and preseason training for players after the expanded Club World Cup.
- On Wednesday, Javier Tebas rejected Courtois’ request to postpone Real Madrid's 2025-26 season opener after the expanded Club World Cup.
- Tebas rejected Courtois’ request to delay the 2025-26 season opener, citing federation and league decisions amid a demanding workload for players after the expanded Club World Cup.
- The federation and La Liga confirmed they won't postpone the season opener, with Courtois stating, “It's always the same for La Liga,” and players receiving 20 instead of 21 rest days.
- Tebas rejected Courtois’ plea for a postponed opener, citing league decisions, as Real Madrid faces a 41-day break before playing Osasuna on August 19.
- Meanwhile, PSG will play its 65th game and Chelsea its 64th, with both leagues maintaining their original openers, highlighting scheduling differences across European competitions.
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