Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atletico Madrid couldn't avoid conceding two late goals and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone. Host Espanyol's 2-1 win on Sunday was Atletico's first opening defeat since Simeone took over in late 2011.

GOAL picks out the biggest winners and losers from the latest round of action across Europe's top leagues, including Lamine Yamal, Luis Diaz and Diego Simeone

Defending champion Barcelona wants to keep its momentum and show it will be the team to beat again in Spain. Real Madrid is aiming to reset after a lackluster last season and with the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso. Atletico Madrid hopes a revamped squad will help keep pace with its rivals.

Denials have surfaced in the Spanish media early this week, regarding Barcelona’s alleged deal for an up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid.That’s

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring during a Spanish Copa del Rey, or King's Cup, the semi-final soccer match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Barcelona, Spain ...

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone dismissed concerns about a proposed LaLiga match in the United States featuring Barcelona, saying it was too early to worry about its potential impact.

Barcelona has kicked off its La Liga title defense with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca MADRID -- Barcelona began the defense of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the host on Saturday.

The curtain raises on the 2025/26 season in LaLiga on Friday, but new-look Atlético Madrid will have to wait until Sunday night to kick off the new campaign. Before Diego Simeone’s men visit Espanyol, let’s zoom out and tackle a few big questions I’ll be looking for Atlético to answer following a €170 million outlay on new players this summer.