Why Real Madrid, Barcelona are not playing in LaLiga’s opening weekend

Real Madrid and Barcelona will not play their opening LaLiga fixtures when the 2026/27 season gets underway on August 15, with both clubs receiving a schedule adjustment following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Florentino Pérez pressed the Special One button again after two straight trophyless seasons at Real, but Lamine Yamal and co remain title favourites A lot has changed since José Mourinho was last appointed Real Madrid manager, but a lot has also not changed. Before his first game in charge in 2010, Spain had just becom

Fans will have to wait to see the Clasico duo in action as the Spanish top-flight returns as players are given a rest after the World Cup

Why Barcelona and Real Madrid Are Not Playing on La Liga’s Opening Weekend  Sports Illustrated

Manchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid  Toronto Star

Bradley Barcola has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool

Liverpool have been handed a Bradley Barcola transfer update from Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique

SALZBURG, Austria, Aug 11 : Paris St Germain aim to begin the season by retaining the UEFA Super Cup when they take on Aston Villa on Wednesday, but manager Luis Enrique is not expecting a great game, citing his side's lack of preparation because of the World Cup.Last season, PSG won the trophy for the first time after