Festivities curtailed as La Liga stars travel the world

Unlike their Premier League counterparts, Spain-based players usually have their feet up around this time. But a shortened La Liga winter break this year means everything is speeding up and in places hurtling out of control.

La Liga teams have traditionally had a fortnight off so players could recharge their batteries, enjoying their Christmas dinner at home with their loved ones (and party quite a bit too).

However, the 2015/16 season began with a fixture row involving the La Liga authorities, the Spanish FA, national team coach Vicente Del Bosque and the players union.