In an unexpected twist that could disrupt the start of the Spanish league, uncertainty now surrounds the date of Real Madrid’s opening La Liga match of the 2025/26 season against Osasuna, initially scheduled for August 19.
Spanish sources revealed this morning that the Royal Club has officially submitted a request to La Liga to postpone the match, proposing a new date: October 29. It was rumored that a prior three-way agreement had been reached between Madrid, Osasuna, and the Spanish Football Federation regarding the alternative date… but the shocking truth wasn’t quite what it seemed!
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La Liga quickly broke its silence, denying through trusted sources speaking to Mundo Deportivo that it had received any formal communication from Real Madrid on the matter. While the league did not rule out the possibility of receiving such a request in the future, it stressed that “nothing official is on the table” at this point.
But the issue goes deeper. The core of the conflict lies in a scheduling clash between the FIFA Club World Cup and La Liga. Real Madrid recently advanced to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, currently being held in the United States, prompting the Spanish Players’ Union to demand adjustments to Madrid’s domestic schedule to allow sufficient rest.
Will La Liga bow to the pressure? Or will regulatory standards remain the ultimate authority in this tug-of-war? The picture remains blurry… but the coming days may reveal a pivotal decision that could reshape the priorities of both the league and the club.
