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

It's a big game in La Liga on Saturday as top-four chasing Villareal hosts title-chasing Real Madrid at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Real comes into this clash having dramatically beaten Madrid rivals Atletico on penalties in midweek to claim a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti fuming as ‘exhausted’ Real Madrid plays second game in 66 hours - The club asked La Liga twice to reschedule, but was denied, manager says

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will no longer play matches after less than 72 hours' rest because of the physical strain it puts on players. Following Real's 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal,