Sat Apr 19 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Coach Slams La Liga Scheduling as “Joke,” Demands Meeting with Officials

**Barcelona, Spain** – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has launched a scathing attack on La Liga’s scheduling, calling the arrangement for the upcoming matches a “joke” and demanding a meeting with league officials. Flick’s anger stems from the rescheduling of Barcelona’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid, moving it from Sunday afternoon to Saturday evening at 9:00 pm GMT. This leaves the team with less than three days to prepare for their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan on May 6th.

“For me it’s a joke,” Flick stated at a press conference. He expressed disbelief at the lack of consideration for player rest and recovery, asserting that the scheduling demonstrates a lack of understanding of the demands placed on players. He contrasted La Liga’s approach unfavorably with those of the Bundesliga and Premier League, which he claimed prioritize their clubs’ Champions League participation.

The congested fixture list, which includes La Liga and the Champions League, has further fueled Flick’s frustration. Despite Barcelona’s recent success, including a victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals, Flick stressed his belief that La Liga is failing to adequately support its teams competing at the highest European level. The upcoming match against Real Valladolid is a key game in the La Liga title race, with Barcelona aiming to extend their lead over Real Madrid.

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