Real Madrid to refuse to play matches with less than 72 hours rest

• Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is fuming over La Liga forcing his team to play Villarreal just 66 hours after a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
• Ancelotti said that Real Madrid would no longer play matches with less than 72 hours of rest, citing FIFA recommendations.
• Despite player exhaustion, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Villarreal, which Ancelotti said showcased the team's resilience and depth.
• Ancelotti revealed that the club made two requests to La Liga for rescheduling, to ensure the FIFA-recommended 72-hour rest period, but they were denied.
• He said the team had endured a relentless schedule since January 3.

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