<p><strong>The two Spanish giants faltered in their bid to meet in UEFA Champions League final and have put things in motion to avoid an exhausting in the next season.</strong></p>
<p>Real Madrid took on the challenge of Bayern Munich in the semi-final, while Barcelona locked horns with Chelsea at the same stage of the UEFA Champions League. The Capital club lost their first leg meeting at the Allianz Arena, a similar fate enjoyed by
their Catalan rivals.</p>
<p>While Chelsea and Bayern Munich were effectively out of the race for domestic honours, the duo profited from resting first team regulars in the build to their respective second leg encounters.</p>
<p>The Blues and their Champions League rivals rested 8 starters apiece as they headed towards their culminating hurdle before the final with fresh legs.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Real Madrid and Barcelona faced each other in La Liga, a match that effectively decided the direction where the Spanish title will move.</p>
<p>El Clasico fixture showed signs over the ever composed Barcelona. La Blaugrana looked exhausted as they failed to utilize their one man advantage, and lost their shot to Chelsea on a 3-2 aggregate.</p>
<p>Los Blancos won La Liga El Clasico and earned a 7-point distance between themselves and Pep Guardiola’s charges. However, the match had a negative effect on their Champions League aspirations. They lost in a penalty shootout at the Santiago Bernabeu.</p>
<p>It has been reported that in order to avoid the possibility of reliving a similar situation, both clubs have put their plans to action.</p>
<p>The duo have communicated to the Spanish Football Federation (LFP) and the television operators their reservations, and want to play each other at times in the season where the fixture will not be taxing on their European ambitions.</p>
<p>It has been put forward to the RFEF that the two matches are player at the end of the first and second half of the season. This approach would allow them to capitalize on the increased audiences around the Christmas season, as well as profit from the nature
of the match as the season comes to a close.</p>
<p>Requests of the two Spanish giants can be fulfilled with the less than transparent procedure of deciding on the league schedule. Variable are introduced to bring about situations and avoid others.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>id�D i ��is scheduled for May 12 at El Madrigal.</p>
Tags: