Madrid's 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final meant they have 40 days to rest and prepare for their La Liga opener.

Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Real Madrid’s opening match of the season, initially scheduled for 19 August against Osasuna at the Santiago

Real Madrid have been competing in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, meaning less time to recover before the start of the La Liga season. Los Blancos are sch