After a marathon season, Real Madrid 's players are exhausted. From their first match on August 14, 2024, in the European Super Cup against Atalanta (2-0) to their heavy defeat against PSG in the Club World Cup (4-0) , Xabi Alonso 's men have played no fewer than 68 competitive matches. An exceptional physical burden, which has left its mark on the Madrid dressing room. To recognize this effort, the club awarded an exceptional bonus to the players during the Club World Cup. Each player received €50,000 for the group stage, €80,000 for the round of 16, and €150,000 for the semi-finals, for a total of €280,000 per player. This significant financial gesture, which, while not a substitute for rest, underlines the club's commitment to its players.
But the most anticipated reward is undoubtedly the rest. With nearly 40 days of summer break, including 24 days of real relaxation before the restart, the Merengues will finally be able to breathe and regenerate mentally and physically. Because the respite will be short-lived: the return to Valdebebas is scheduled for August 4 for a 15-day mini-preseason, before starting a new La Liga campaign on August 19 against Osasuna at the Bernabéu
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