Sequelae of Real Madrid Club World Cup: Why does LaLiga refuse to postpone the schedule?

After a month of fierce competition, Real Madrid lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. Although this game brought generous bonuses to Real Madrid, it also disrupted their pre-season preparation plan. Real Madrid's request to postpone the La Liga opening game originally scheduled for August 19, but LaLiga firmly rejected the request, causing widespread controversy.

LaLiga's position is clear: there is no reason for "force majeure". According to the rules of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the change of the match date can only be carried out under force majeure, such as weather, health crisis or accidents. Real Madrid's request is only based on the results of the Club World Cup, which does not seem to be force majeure in LaLiga. Historically, after the European Cup, World Cup and other events ended, LaLiga has never postponed the schedule.

This decision has a profound impact on the image, competitiveness and fairness of the La Liga. LaLiga stressed that the overall interests cannot be harmed by the individual needs of a club. Real Madrid must adapt to the established schedule, rather than demanding special treatment. Such persistence not only maintains the order of the league, but also ensures fair competition among the clubs.

Real Madrid is worried that the compact schedule may affect their season preparation and performance. They believe that insufficient recovery time after the Club World Cup may lead to player fatigue and injuries, which will affect performance throughout the season. However, LaLiga notes that the six-week rest period is not mandatory, but is just a practice. This means Real Madrid needs to better plan and adjust their season preparations, rather than relying on changes in schedules.

In international comparison, other top leagues such as Ligue 1 and the Premier League have not adjusted their schedules for similar reasons. Both Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will participate in the first round of their respective leagues as planned, further supporting LaLiga's position: the participation of the Club World Cup should not be a reason to postpone the domestic league.

Summary, LaLiga's position of refusing to postpone Real Madrid's schedule is based on the consideration of maintaining the overall interests and order of the league. In the future, similar situations may require more comprehensive international event arrangements to reduce the impact on domestic leagues. What do readers think of this decision? Welcome to share your views!