Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid will refuse to play if they have another La Liga fixture scheduled with less than 72 hours rest beforehand. Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday, but the game kicked off just under 67 hours after the conclusion of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid,

Real Madrid managed to extend their positive streak after securing a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals and defeating Villarreal in LaLiga. However, controversy emerged following their latest match.

Antonio Rudiger scored the game-winning penalty kick in the shootout that allowed Real Madrid to advance past Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night at Riyadh Air M

A brace from Kylian Mbappe gave Real a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal on March 15. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Carlo Ancelotti warned La Liga over rest hours as Real Madrid have approached FIFA for protection from "abuse" in the Spanish top-flight after beating Villarreal.

The Italian is angry after Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Villarreal took place 66 hours after Real set up a Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal.

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.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday complained about calendar congestion, saying that his players will have only 72 hours of rest since their Champions League round-of-16 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Atlético Madrid before facing Villarreal.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has provided an insight into the process which ultimately culminated in Antonio Rüdiger being tasked with taking his side’s final penalty in last night’s