Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé were visibly exhausted after enduring an intense week of football, playing 120 minutes against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday and another 90 minutes today, with just 67 hours of rest between matches.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti voiced his concerns over the demanding schedule:
💬 “It’s too much. Players are human, not machines. Asking them to perform at their best with such little recovery time is unfair and increases injury risks.”
Both Bellingham and Mbappé gave their all on the pitch despite their fatigue, but Madrid’s energy levels clearly dipped as the game wore on. With key fixtures ahead, Ancelotti may need to carefully manage their minutes to keep his squad fresh.
Should football authorities do more to protect players from fixture congestion? 🤔⚽
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