Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed frustration over the congested football calendar, citing insufficient recovery time for players following a demanding Champions League match. Ancelotti specifically noted that his players had only 72 hours between games, which he argues is detrimental to player recovery and well-being. He emphasized the importance of taking care of players like Vinícius Júnior, who needed extra rest despite his importance to the team. Additionally, he commented on UEFA's discussions regarding a controversial penalty issue, indicating a lack of interest in external matters after securing advancement in the tournament.
I don't understand why we're playing on Saturday, and I hope one day we can change this kind of scheduling. Television rights and money come first, and the last thing on anyone's mind is the players' recovery.
This has been a stressful season and it is because of the calendar [congestion].
There's nothing wrong with Vinícius, he is just tired so we have given him an extra day of rest, but he'll be back against Villarreal.
Vinícius is an unquestionable player for us. I will never doubt him regarding his performance, even if he fails sometimes.
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