Real Madrid Postponement Request Officially Rejected

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially rejected Real Madrid's request to postpone their 2025–26 LaLiga opener against Osasuna, scheduled for August 19, stating the club received the required 21 consecutive days of rest following their Club World Cup participation. Real Madrid argued for more preparation time, but the RFEF judge found no grounds for additional accommodations, noting league rules only guarantee 21 days of rest, not training. Claims that Osasuna supported the postponement lacked official documentation. La Liga president Javier Tebas and others highlighted that no special allowances were made for similar cases in other leagues. Real Madrid has the option to appeal the decision. As it stands, the season opener will proceed as scheduled.