This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid to Appeal After Controversial La Liga Scheduling Blow. A judge from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has declined Real Madrid’s request to delay their start to the 2025–26 La Liga season.

Real Madrid are ready to file an official appeal after the Spanish Football Federation’s sole competition judge turned down their request to postpone their opening La Liga match against

Real Madrid’s plea to delay their La Liga opener has been denied, forcing the club to play Osasuna despite minimal preseason preparation.