Barcelona are being ripped off? 26 national team match, Barcelona 27 make-up match, this dissatisfaction, decided to appeal! [xueting]
2025-03-18
La Liga has sparked a huge controversy over the scheduling of a make-up match, and the protagonists are Barca. On March 17, the official announcement of the Western Football Association announced that the Barca vs Osasuna match, which had been postponed due to the death of the Barca team doctor, was scheduled to be played on March 27. This was a move to allow the game to be completed smoothly, however, Barca was extremely dissatisfied with this and decided to appeal.
For Barcelona, this is undoubtedly a difficult truth to accept. Because just two days before the make-up match, that is, March 25-26, Barcelona's two main players Rafinha and Araujo will represent their respective national teams to participate in international competitions. Considering the physical consumption of the long flight and the adjustment time after returning to the team, it is difficult for the two to appear in the best condition in the make-up match on the 27th.
In the face of this sudden make-up arrangement, Barcelona appeared to be furious. Sources inside the club have revealed they are deeply unhappy with the "disgraceful" decision. In Barcelona's view, such a schedule is undoubtedly a "pit" for them. Originally, the team was supposed to enjoy a valuable rest period after the international break to restore the fitness and form of the players. Now, however, they have to face the dilemma of playing immediately after the international break.
What makes Barca even more unhappy is that they feel they always seem to be "targeted" at certain times. According to media reports, some La Liga teams had pressured the Western Football Association against postponing the match until the end of May on the grounds of "undermining the integrity of the tournament". This stance eventually forced the Western Football Association to uphold the original decision and set the make-up match for March 27. Barcelona believe that while some teams (such as Real Madrid) seem to have a certain "privilege", they are always hurt by some completely inexplicable decisions. This unfair treatment makes them feel angry and helpless.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to Barcelona, Osasuna will also face a huge challenge. They will play a make-up match against Barcelona on March 27, followed by a 29th round match on March 28. This means that Osasuna will play two consecutive rounds of La Liga in just two days, which will undoubtedly test their physical strength and will to the limit.
Barcelona decided to appeal, is to protect their own rights and interests, to fight for a more reasonable competition arrangement, so that the team can compete in a relatively fair environment.
For Barcelona, this is undoubtedly a difficult truth to accept. Because just two days before the make-up match, that is, March 25-26, Barcelona's two main players Rafinha and Araujo will represent their respective national teams to participate in international competitions. Considering the physical consumption of the long flight and the adjustment time after returning to the team, it is difficult for the two to appear in the best condition in the make-up match on the 27th.
In the face of this sudden make-up arrangement, Barcelona appeared to be furious. Sources inside the club have revealed they are deeply unhappy with the "disgraceful" decision. In Barcelona's view, such a schedule is undoubtedly a "pit" for them. Originally, the team was supposed to enjoy a valuable rest period after the international break to restore the fitness and form of the players. Now, however, they have to face the dilemma of playing immediately after the international break.
What makes Barca even more unhappy is that they feel they always seem to be "targeted" at certain times. According to media reports, some La Liga teams had pressured the Western Football Association against postponing the match until the end of May on the grounds of "undermining the integrity of the tournament". This stance eventually forced the Western Football Association to uphold the original decision and set the make-up match for March 27. Barcelona believe that while some teams (such as Real Madrid) seem to have a certain "privilege", they are always hurt by some completely inexplicable decisions. This unfair treatment makes them feel angry and helpless.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to Barcelona, Osasuna will also face a huge challenge. They will play a make-up match against Barcelona on March 27, followed by a 29th round match on March 28. This means that Osasuna will play two consecutive rounds of La Liga in just two days, which will undoubtedly test their physical strength and will to the limit.
Barcelona decided to appeal, is to protect their own rights and interests, to fight for a more reasonable competition arrangement, so that the team can compete in a relatively fair environment.