Tebas’ stunning move ignites fresh tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona! La Liga president Javier Tebas has made an unexpected decision that many are calling a clear show of support for Barcelona in their quest for Champions League glory.

Real Madrid’s Champions League journey has come to an end, and now their full attention must turn toward the domestic competitions: La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

These two crucial tournaments will be concluded before the upcoming Club World Cup, making them the club’s primary targets for the remainder of the season.

The competition for La Liga is especially fierce, with Barcelona posing a serious challenge. Carlo Ancelotti and his squad are aware that the road to domestic glory is filled with obstacles, particularly in light of a recent decision by La Liga President Javier Tebas — a move that some have interpreted as a clear act of favoritism toward Barcelona in their pursuit of Champions League success.

In a recent update, La Liga confirmed changes to the match schedule for Round 34. According to the revised fixtures, Barcelona is set to face Real Valladolid on Saturday, May 3, at 9:00 PM, while Real Madrid will go up against Celta Vigo the following day, Sunday, at 2:00 PM.

This scheduling gives Barcelona more rest ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, set for May 6. Their first leg will take place on April 30 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

This decision has not gone over well with the Real Madrid faithful, who see it as an unfair advantage. Fans were especially upset because Real Madrid themselves were previously denied a similar scheduling adjustment ahead of their critical quarterfinal return leg against Arsenal. Their request for more rest time had been rejected by La Liga officials.

Ancelotti, although visibly disappointed, maintained a composed stance when addressing the media. He acknowledged the decision and remarked, “We don’t understand it, but this is the reality. We have more than 72 hours of rest, so we can’t complain.” His comments reflect a sense of acceptance despite the underlying frustration.

The controversy adds another layer of tension to an already heated title race. With both clubs eyeing domestic silverware and Barcelona still active in Europe, every decision — especially regarding fixtures — is under intense scrutiny.

Real Madrid must now regroup, stay focused, and push through the final stretch of the season, knowing that the battle is far from over and that every minute on the pitch could determine the outcome of their season.