Barcelona president Joan Laporta briefly addressed the media as he left an occasion hosted by the Catalan Soccer Federation (FCF) to commemorate its a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary.
From inside his automobile, Laporta mirrored on the continued controversy surrounding Barcelona’s packed fixture schedule this week.
With lower than 72 hours separating their two upcoming matches—first towards Osasuna on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. after which Girona on Sunday at 4:15 p.m.—Laporta expressed his stance on the matter.
He reiterated Barcelona’s request for the 72-hour restoration interval between video games to be revered but in addition made it clear that the workforce would take to the sphere as scheduled.
His feedback echoed the feelings of midfielder Pedri, who had earlier voiced his considerations relating to the demanding fixture record.
“I say the identical as Pedri, the 72 hours ought to be revered, however we’re going to present up,” he stated.
Two matches in lower than 65 hours
🎥El presidente del Barça, Joan Laporta, sobre las 72 horas de descanso y el partido de Osasuna:
“Claro que nos presentaremos”
“Yo digo lo mismo que Pedri, se tendría que respetar (72 horas de descanso), no ha podido ser pero, evidentemente, nos vamos a presentar” pic.twitter.com/gjUmd5fPI3
— Víctor Navarro (@victor_nahe) March 25, 2025
The talk surrounding fixture congestion has gained traction, notably following Actual Madrid’s robust public assertion. The Madrid-based membership warned that they might refuse to play if the 72-hour relaxation interval was not adhered to.
Whereas Barcelona have additionally highlighted the difficulty, they don’t seem to be taking such an excessive place and stay dedicated to fulfilling their obligations regardless of the tight schedule.
Barcelona’s state of affairs stems from the rescheduling of their match towards Osasuna. The fixture was initially postponed because of the sudden passing of Dr. Carles Minarro and has now been set for Thursday, March 27, at 9:00 p.m.
Sadly for Barcelona, their La Liga conflict with Girona stays unchanged and can nonetheless happen on Sunday, March 30, at 4:15 p.m.
This ends in an especially brief turnaround, because the workforce could have solely 65 hours between the ultimate whistle of the Osasuna match and the beginning of the Girona encounter.
Because the state of affairs unfolds, Barcelona must handle their squad fastidiously to keep away from pointless fatigue and potential accidents.
The membership continues to advocate for equity in scheduling whereas remaining centered on acting at their greatest regardless of the difficult circumstances.