Real Madrid escalated their complaints over scheduling on Saturday, with the club’s official TV channel confirming the team will refuse to play in future if their players aren’t given a minimum 72 hours’ rest between matches.
Erik ten Hag accused his players of “switching off” as Manchester United blew a two-goal lead against FC Porto to draw 3-3 in the Europa League on Thursday.
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool are unlikely to get another defender in January to replace Joël Matip after he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) against Fulham last weekend.
Real Madrid’s new signing Jude Bellingham scored his fourth goal in three games to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Friday and to maintain a perfect start in LaLiga.