Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has this weekend made known his ongoing frustration with the schedule-makers in Spanish football.
This comes by way of something of a dig at those in a position of power in La Liga.
Real Madrid are set to return to action on Sunday, hopeful of building on a fine recent stretch of form at the expense of Racing Santander.
Speaking during an exchange with the media on the eve of the clash, though, the aforementioned José Mourinho was nevertheless keen to draw attention to what he feels has been unfair scheduling for his side:
“We had to play tomorrow; we play today. We had to play Sunday in Valencia, we play Saturday. Three games with three travels in seven days, two days less to recover.
“It’s a big gift we are receiving. Thanks! We hope to make them sad.”
Real Madrid’s travelling squad bound for Santander was unveiled on Saturday afternoon, featuring the returning Thibaut Courtois, but without captain Federico Valverde:
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