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Spanish league news
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The gist
La Liga's 2026-27 season opened Aug 15 with Alaves beating 10-man Getafe 3-0. Barcelona and Real Madrid start next weekend due to World Cup rest.
Background
La Liga kicked off the 2026-27 European season on Saturday, less than a month after Spain won the World Cup. Defending champion Barcelona and Real Madrid delayed their starts because many players returned late from the tournament. The opening weekend also saw the return of historic clubs like Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Spanish Football Federation announced the 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held in Istanbul, Turkiye.
- Aug 15, 2026La Liga season opened with Alaves beating 10-man Getafe 3-0; Celta Vigo vs Osasuna postponed due to fungus outbreak.
- Aug 22, 2026 -23, 2026Barcelona and Real Madrid are scheduled to play their first matches of the season.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Opta supercomputer gives Barcelona a 45.6% chance of a third straight title, with Madrid at 31%.
- Caution
- Osasuna complained about the postponement of their match at Celta Vigo due to the fungus outbreak.
Still unverified
The rumored transfer of Spanish captain Rodri from Manchester City to Barcelona is not yet confirmed.