Real Madrid have once again found themselves at the centre of controversy regarding match schedules, with their coach Carlo Ancelotti voicing strong complaints over the lack of rest time between

Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid will refuse to play if they have another La Liga fixture scheduled with less than 72 hours rest beforehand. Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday, but the game kicked off just under 67 hours after the conclusion of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid,

In the aftermath of their victory at Villarreal, Real Madrid have been furious with La Liga’s decision to play the match on Saturday, less than 72 hours after their gruelling Champions League clash

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to take on La Liga once again this season. The defending Spanish champions secured a narrow 2-1 win away at Villarreal over the weekend thanks to a double from Kylian Mbappe in Castellon to overtake Barcelona in the title race.

Full transcript of Carlo Ancelotti's press conference after Real Madrid's La Liga away win against Villarreal.

Real Sociedad are dealing with the same scheduling issue as Real Madrid this matchday. Their fixture against Rayo Vallecano was set less than 72 hours after their previous match, which took place on