The last events have logically made us forget somewhat what happened before the truce, but Real Madrid was not necessarily in an ideal situation. The Merengues had won only one of their last five games in all competitions, this famous Clasico (2-0) at the Bernabéu against FC Barcelona, which had allowed Zinedine Zidane’s troops to take the lead in the championship. . before losing it a week later on the lawn of Betis with this 2-1 defeat.
And the latest measures taken by the Spanish Football Federation are starting to scare the people of Madrid. And for good reason, the institution has decreed that in case of cancellation of the season, the current classification will be taken into account to attribute the different European qualifications. A proposal that is debated in Spain, where Atlético already feels injured, since the Colchoneros, sixth, should be content with the Europa League. A decision that they therefore challenge, they who are only two points from fourth place and who are still racing in this edition of the Champions League.
The players were reassured by the management
If nothing has been decreed for the title or for relegation, on the side of Real Madrid we fear the same outcome … This is what the daily claims Marca. The Merengue players are thus in doubt and very worried, and certain members of the Zinedine Zidane workforce would have contacted their leaders to ask if it was possible that Barça would be automatically crowned if the season were to be canceled. The leaders’ speech would have been reassuring on this subject, since they are convinced that competition will resume, but no one is really able to guarantee it 100% currently.
Players, staff and managers are however unanimous on one subject: the title of champion cannot be awarded if the Liga does not end on the field. Suffice to say that the Federation is expected at the turning point on this subject and that it risks facing a real headache. UEFA will indeed require the name of the champion, to pay back the various bonuses linked to the Champions League market pool in particular, and in the event of cancellation the Spanish authority will have to decide. The latest projections suggested a possible resumption of La Liga at the end of June, but everything will logically depend on the health situation across the Pyrenees. The Spanish media also adds that Madrid players put their health first. More than waiting to see how the situation will evolve …
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