The first three rounds of the league will witness the postponement of 4 matches due to the participation of players from Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, and Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona will begin the campaign to defend the league champion title by facing Elche on August 23, as its opening match at home against Athletic Bilbao was postponed to August 27.
While Real Madrid begins its journey in the new league season, under the leadership of its new, old coach, Portuguese Jose Mourinho, by facing its host Espanyol on August 22, after the opening match of the royal team, which was scheduled to play against Real Sociedad in the first stage, was postponed to August 26.
While Atletico Madrid begins its league journey on Wednesday, August 19, against Malaga. (Russia Today)
