Real Madrid achieved its goal last Wednesday, March 12, by eliminating Atlético de Madrid from the Champions League. Despite difficulties in the match, the team managed to advance in the knockout stage. Qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League provides them with a breather to focus on accumulating points in La Liga.
In upcoming matches, Real Madrid will face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday, March 15, followed by a match against Leganés on March 29. Additionally, they will have a return match in the Copa del Rey against Real Sociedad on Tuesday, April 1.
However, the incredible load of matches is affecting the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his concern about the schedule and the lack of rest for the players. Ancelotti harshly criticized La Liga for scheduling the next match only 67 hours after the previous one, stating that the priority of the Spanish Federation is on money and television rights rather than on player recovery.
In statements, Ancelotti mentioned: "We are in March and we are fighting for the three titles. It is a stressful season, and it is because of the calendar." Despite the controversies with refereeing in previous matches that led Real Madrid to lose the lead in La Liga, the team remains focused on its objectives in all competitions they are participating in.
