Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti suggests potential mid-season break for players following Super Cup victory

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is considering implementing mid-season breaks for players as they prepare for the upcoming La Liga season. The team, which has recently added star players Kylian Mbappe and Endrick to their lineup, is aiming to defend their European and domestic titles. Ancelotti recognizes that fatigue could be a potential issue for the players throughout the season, and is open to giving them a rest period if needed.

"The players need rest, they need holidays and we are thinking about giving individual holidays to the players during the season," Ancelotti told a news conference on Saturday.

"We are thinking about giving in-season breaks, giving a week off for a player so he can go and stay with his family, especially international players, who have very little rest because they usually don't get even a day's holiday in international breaks.

"We are assessing it with the medical staff and the physical preparation..." said Ancelotti as quoted by Reuters.

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Real Madrid will have a long season as they compete in La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League. Interestingly, this season, the Champions League will have an extended format meaning teams could play 17 matches on their way to the final. However, this won’t be the only headache for the manager as they will also compete in the extended Club World Cup format in 2025.

The added burden will see Real Madrid’s season last till the end of June 2025, which could take its toll on the players.

Madrid will be the favourites to win the Champions League and La Liga this season and have already added a trophy to their cabinet this season. Real beat Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup with Kylian Mbappe scoring on his debut while Federico Valverde was also on the sheet.