The uncertainty surrounding Actual Madrid’s first La Liga match of the 2025/26 season in opposition to Osasuna – scheduled for 19 August – continues.
, the Spanish capital membership allegedly despatched an official letter to La Liga requesting the match be postponed and rescheduled for 29 October.
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It was stated that the Merengues had reached an settlement with Osasuna in addition to the Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) over the brand new date earlier than writing to La Liga requesting the postponement.
La Liga insist in any other case
Nonetheless, La Liga says in any other case. Sources throughout the league confirmed to that no such letter from Actual Madrid has been obtained requesting the postponement of their opening fixture in opposition to Osasuna.
The league doesn’t rule out the potential for receiving it sooner or later, however as of now, the request doesn’t exist.
Actual Madrid are within the semi-finals of the CWC. (Photograph by Sandra Montanez/Getty Pictures)
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Ought to the request finally arrive, La Liga said that they’d overview Actual Madrid’s arguments and decide based mostly on the circumstances.
The league additionally emphasised that it’s going to strictly adhere to the collective bargaining settlement and laws set by each La Liga and the Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) relating to such issues.
The battle arises from the scheduling of the FIFA Membership World Cup so near the brand new league season, as Actual Madrid have now made it to the semi-finals of the event within the USA.
The Footballers’ Affiliation of Spain (EFA) has been urging La Liga to push Actual Madrid’s sport ahead to make sure applicable relaxation interval for the gamers. Whether or not the league agrees or not stays to be seen.