Once again, there is controversy at Atlético Madrid due to the LaLiga's schedule for the month of December, and Miguel Ángel Gil Marín is outraged. The CEO and vice president of LaLiga does not accept the little rest that his team will have to prepare for the Champions League . They can no longer bear to see that their players are at a clear disadvantage compared to their rivals, and the club has internally raised its voice.
It is unacceptable that the red-and-whites can not continue to be prevented from preparing for a competition as important as the Champions League, with less than 72 hours of rest. They found out this week and were hoping to scheduled to play on Saturday, but no; again on Sunday, at 9:00 p.m. The time least liked by the fans, and especially those who have to take their children to the stadium.
But it's not just a matter for children and parents, especially the annoyance comes from the fact that they don't have the necessary rest. They consider it a complete lack of respect that to prepare for something as important as the Champions League , they have less than 72 hours, since they would play on Wednesday at 18:45. A time that is not the most propitious, but it's considered that it's the fault of LaLiga , for not taking care of the clubs.
They Ask for More Rest for the Champions League
Even though the opponent is Slovan Bratislava and Atlético should have beaten the Slovaks before the match, it's annoying that they are not respected. Simeone will have to rotate again , as he had to do when Real Madrid had two extra days of rest to prepare for the derby. In this case, it's not Real Madrid that is the problem, but it's the fact that LaLiga doesn't respect the red-and-whites or their season ticket holders.
it's considered a disgrace that the Spanish championship doesn't respect the clubs that compete in Europe . Atlético de Madrid is one of the faithful representatives of Spain and it hurts that it's not respected or considered as it deserves. The colchoneros think that they have already earned a credit and that they should have a little respect and advantage over their rivals.
December is a very busy month
Nothing could be further from the truth. Not only does LaLiga not make things easier, but it also puts more obstacles in their way, because in addition, before Sevilla FC, the Copa del Rey is played . They have a thorn in their side since last year when they fell in the semi-finals against Athletic Club de Bilbao .
The red-and-whites will soon know who their opponents will be in the cup competition, another problem. There will be more matches and all the players will be needed, so Simeone will have to rotate. The Argentine knows that the knockout competition is an interesting option to win a title this year.