Athletic vs Sevilla, a tense openerThis Sunday, San Mamés plays host to a clash between two clubs living very different realities. Athletic Bilbao has its sights set on European

Real Madrid vs. Osasuna lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest for Trent Alexander-Arnold's La Liga debut originally appeared on The Sporting News Real Madrid start their delayed 2025/26 La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on August 19.

Javier Tebas has been engaged in a long-running war of words with Real Madrid. / Oscar J. Barroso/AFP7 via La Liga president Javier Tebas has defended the league’s proposed plans to stage Barcelona’s domestic fixture with Villarreal in Miami by going on a rant about the questionable integrity shown by Real Madrid over the years.

Barcelona is back in action for the 2025-26 La Liga season, with their first match kicking off this week. ESPN+ offers a wide array of matches throughout the season, including every La Liga match during the 2025-26 season. As the 2025–26 La Liga season kicks off, fans are bracing for another thrilling campaign full of drama and surprises.

Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia have been registered in time to feature in Barcelona’s first La Liga game of the season against Mallorca on Saturday. Rashford signed on loan with an option to buy from Manchester United last month but faced a problem that has hampered Barcelona in recent seasons.

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The German coach is not 100% satisfied.Getty ImagesCatalan giants Barcelona secured their first La Liga victory of the season at Real Mallorca, 3-0. The match was exciting and saw plenty of action,