FC Barcelona leads the table after the first matchday of the 2025-26 LaLiga season, starting the new campaign just as it finished the last—at the summit.  Real

Real Betis arrives at this match with the ambition to dispel doubts after a series of pre-season defeats, including setbacks against Comoy and Málaga. The team is also grappling with the significant loss of key player Isco Alarcón due to a fractured fibula, sidelining him for several months.

Spanish football is in turmoil even before the new season kicks off. LaLiga has approved Villarreal’s “home” game against Barcelona to be played not in Spain, but in Miami, USA. Fans are furious, Real Madrid has issued a stern warning of “serious consequences,

Looking at the league's top earners, Real Madrid's new signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, cracks the top 10 after his move to Los Blancos from Liverpool. The Englishman is one of five Real Madrid players on the list. Athletic Club's Nico Williams and Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak are the only players not to play for one of the El Clásico teams.

Atletico Madrid give up a first-half lead as Espanyol come from behind to take all three points in their opening LaLiga clash.

There is an uncertainty over the future of Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, after talks over a new contract stalled for weeks, ESPN reports. Vinicius'

Rayo Vallecano topped Girona 3–1 in the LaLiga opener, thriving in 90°F heat with quick goals, a red card edge, and relentless attack.