The controversy surrounding the schedules and times of LaLiga matches has once again ignited tensions, especially among Atlético de Madrid fans. Recently, Rubén Uría, a journalist and critical voice, has spoken openly about what he considers to be unfair treatment towards the red-and-white team. His words, direct and unfiltered, have resonated among fans and in the media, pointing out what many feel but few dare to express clearly.
Speaking on ElDesmarque's Twitch channel, Uría did not hold back when commenting on the recent times assigned to Atlético de Madrid. "It's a disgrace. The fans have two reasons for complaint," he began by saying, referring to the fact that Real Madrid will have an extra 48 hours of rest before the derby. He also highlighted the repeated assignment of Atlético matches at 9:00 p.m., which makes it difficult for many fans to attend, especially those who do not live in Madrid.
Uriah points to Thebes
The journalist went further, pointing out the lack of consideration towards fans who travel from outside the capital. “For members who are from outside Madrid, what do they do when a football match is at that time? The repetition of late times affects not only the logistics of the fans, but also the experience of following the team live.
Uría also pointed to the responsibility of LaLiga leaders and clubs, including Gil Marín, a member of the LaLiga commission. According to Uría, it is not only Atlético de Madrid that suffers from this problem; it is an evil that affects several teams. “This should not happen to any of them. The problem is that it will happen to Madrid next time, Betis next time… It is clear that what is important is money and not sporting matters.”
The Social Commission of Atlético de Madrid has also expressed its discontent through a statement. In it, it describes the favouritism towards certain clubs as "shameful", alluding to the influence of the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas. "It is shameful to see again and again the favouritism towards the club that Javier Tebas is a supporter of."
Statement from the Social Commission
The statement also denounced the "adulteration of the competition", pointing out that today's football has become a business. "We have known for some time that LaLiga is betting on the two big clubs in our competition always being in the top two positions," the statement criticised.
The statements by Rubén Uría and the positioning of Atlético's Social Commission reflect a growing discontent regarding the management of schedules. Meanwhile, Simeone and his team are preparing to continue competing, aware of the additional difficulties that these schedules represent both for the team's performance and for its fans. The controversy is on the horizon, and fans hope that these voices will be heard and measures will be taken to guarantee a fairer and more balanced competition.