Overview

• RFEF judge José Alberto Peláez ruled that Real Madrid’s players began their rest on July 11 and fulfilled the 21-day break required by the collective agreement.
• The judgment clarified that regulations do not mandate an additional 21-day preparation period and that voluntary participation in the Club World Cup does not qualify as force majeure.
• LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed the published calendar and noted that Real Madrid will have 20 days of preparation instead of the requested 21.
• Real Madrid has 48 hours to appeal the decision to the National Second Instance Committee before the August 19 opener.
• Spanish Players’ Union head David Aganzo criticized the ruling, arguing that reduced recovery time risks player health.