Real Madrid sought to reschedule their La Liga match against Alaves from Sunday to Saturday to gain an extra day of rest before their crucial Champions League game against Arsenal. La Liga rejected this request, leading to a variety of reactions online. Some fans mocked Real Madrid for what they perceived as desperation or fear, while others analyzed the strategic implications of the scheduling conflict. Arsenal supporters expressed amusement and confidence, with some fans even suggesting that Real Madrid’s request indicated a lack of confidence in facing Arsenal.