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Players performed vertical jump tests, repeated shuttle sprint ability test, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test at T1, T2, and T3. Plasma C-reactive protein, creatinine, and creatine kinase were analyzed at T1, T2, and T3. Wellness status was measured daily using the Hopper questionnaire (delayed onset of muscle soreness, stress, fatigue, and sleep quality). Training session rating of perceived exertion was also recorded on a daily basis. <jats:italic><jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> A significant increase was found in stress, fatigue, delayed onset of muscle soreness scores, and Hopper index during the congested period (between T2 and T3) compared with the regular period (between T1 and T2) (.001\u2009&lt;\u2009<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u2009.008, 0.8\u2009&lt;\u2009ES\u2009&lt;\u20092.3). Between T2 and T3, significant relationships were found between the percentage variations (\u0394%) of C-reactive protein, and \u0394% of creatine kinase with the Hopper Index, and the \u0394% of fatigue score. In addition, the \u0394% of fatigue score and \u0394% of delayed onset of muscle soreness score correlated with \u0394% Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test and \u0394% best of repeated shuttle sprint ability test (.49\u2009&lt;\u2009<jats:italic>r\u2009&lt;\u2009P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u2009.01). <jats:italic><jats:bold>Conclusions<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> An intensive period of congested match play significantly compromised elite soccer players\u2019 physical fitness and wellness status. 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