Actual Madrid expressed vital frustration final weekend over their scheduling, having to play towards Villarreal on Saturday after competing within the Champions League spherical of 16 simply three days earlier.
Carlo Ancelotti even hinted at the potential of boycotting future matches if his staff continued to face such tight turnarounds.
Nevertheless, Barcelona now discover themselves in a fair worse scenario.
The Single Choose of Skilled Competitions has dismissed the attraction filed by each Barcelona and Osasuna relating to their rescheduled fixture, forcing Barça to play two matches subsequent week with solely 64 hours between them.
It’s because the postponed match, initially delayed as a result of sudden passing of Dr. Carles Minarro, has been , March 27, at 9:00 p.m. on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Lower than 72 hours of relaxation
In the meantime, Barcelona’s essential La Liga fixture towards Girona on Sunday, March 30, has not been rescheduled, that means it is going to nonetheless happen at 4:15 p.m.
Which means from the ultimate whistle towards Osasuna to kickoff towards Girona, solely 65 hours will move. Nevertheless, as a result of daylight saving time change in Spain that weekend, the precise hole can be diminished to 64 hours.
In distinction, La Liga has adjusted Osasuna’s schedule to accommodate the tight turnaround. Initially set to go to San Mames for a Friday night time conflict towards Athletic Membership, their match has now been pushed to Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Barcelona sad
Barcelona’s administration, notably Hansi Flick, is sad with this determination.
The membership will return to coaching on Monday, however a lot of their worldwide gamers will nonetheless be away. Some would possibly rejoin the squad early within the week, whereas others will arrive later.
Moreover, Raphinha and Ronald Araujo may face additional issues relying on their worldwide commitments and potential suspensions, making their availability unsure.