LaLiga Schedules: A Disadvantage for Atleti in Europe?
LaLiga schedules have generated controversy, especially for teams competing in Europe. A worrying trend has emerged: Spanish teams, including Atleti, often have to face LaLiga matches on Sunday before important Champions League commitments on Wednesday.
This contrasts with other major European leagues, such as the French or German, which tend to protect their teams more, bringing matches forward to Friday or even postponing them altogether.
This season, a high percentage of teams that played in the Champions League on Wednesday had played their LaLiga match on Sunday, with Spanish clubs being the most affected. This situation creates a considerable physical and strategic disadvantage for Atleti and other Spanish teams in European competitions.
Despite the RFEF regulations contemplating the possibility of bringing matches forward to Saturday when there are European commitments the following week, this option is not always applied equitably.
Specific cases show an inconsistency in the application of this regulation, generating unease and questioning the scheduling planning. The recent controversy with the Copa del Rey final schedule is a clear example of the need for greater attention to this issue, seeking a balance that benefits all teams and ensures the best possible representation of LaLiga in international competitions. Forza Atleti!
