In the last stretch of a cruel season, Real Madrid is at a cross -chase – chasing Domestic glory in La Liga While trying to cuddle back a Three-goal deficit against Arsenal in UEFA Champions League. Still, when they stag for what can define the entire campaign, a key detail has annoyed the club behind closed doors.
Even though it was Only four points behind Barcelona In the Spanish league and desperately, time to regroup for the second part of their European collision, La Liga officials have responded to a special request from Madrid-based Giantsaccording to Spanish outlet Chain.
Surprising appeal to La Liga
Just a few days after a crushing loss in Europe, Real Madrid extended to the league in an attempt to adjust his upcoming fixture. To begin with, the request remained under cover, with whispers indicating that the club sought help to relieve the pressure for a critical week. But when the sources began to emerge, the mystery was discovered.
The club’s request was simple: Move their match against Deportivo Alaves forward with 24 hours. Originally planned the game was set until Sunday, April 14, which gave Madrid just over 72 hours before their decisive second stage against Arsenal on Wednesday, April 17 on Santiago Bernabeu. In comparison, The Premier League page would play their domestic fixture a whole day beforeEnjoying extra rest as they prepare to defend their leading first leg advantage.
E -the -mail sent to La Liga, obtained by ChainRead: “As you know, this match is strategically located between the two matches that we will play against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter finals, Tuesday, April 8 in London and Wednesday, April 16 in Madrid. “
“Move the match against Deportivo Alaves until Saturday 12 April, would give us more time to prepare enough For both that match and the decisive match on Wednesday, April 16 at Santiago Bernabeu. We are convinced that our request is perfectly reasonable and we trust that it can be fulfilled. “
Alaves agree, but La Liga says something else
In a surprising show of sportsmanship, Alaves agreed to the proposed changeAccording to the report. The two clubs had reached mutual understanding, with the blue and whites who are willing to adapt their plans in favor of their heavyweight opponents. But in a decision that has left Los Blanco’s “uncomfortable,” La Liga rejected the proposalWith reference to the late time of request and potential disorder for fans and broadcasters.
“The request came after the official schedule had already been published on March 20. Changing it at this stage would create logistical and financial complications for supporters who had made travel plans, ” La Liga pronounced internally according to Diario like.
Adding salt to Madrid’s wound is the fact that Arsenal gets to the plan a day beforePlaying his Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday, April 13. Gunners, who has a leading 3-0 lead after goals from Declan Rice (twice) and Mikel Merino At the Emirate, rotate its squad with its European ambitions in mind.
