Real Madrid released an official statement recently, expressing their opposition to La Liga’s proposal of hosting a league match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona in the USA.The league game,

Getafe president complained about the advantages that Real Madrid, Barcelona, and the top five clubs in Spain have, after having to sell Omar Alderete to Sunderland for 'peanuts'.

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.

How to watch: Live streams of the Barcelona vs. Mallorca game are available with offers from DirecTV (free trial), FuboTV (low intro rate) and SlingTV (1st month discount).

The Spanish league season kicks off with top teams having different expectations. Barcelona aims to maintain its momentum after a successful season, adding Marcus Rashford to its attacking lineup.

After the signing of Franco Mastantuono, FC Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski made a bold claim on Real Madrid: "They have pressure to find someone like Lamine Yamal."

Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté has yet to agree to a contract extension this summer, adding fuel to ongoing transfer rumors. PSG and Real Madrid have both been linked to the French defender.

The 2025-26 La Liga season has arrived, and all the top clubs are back in action this weekend, starting with Girona vs Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

Defending LaLiga champion Barcelona may face Villarreal at Hard Rock in December. But Real Madrid, which hosts the Miami Dolphins this fall, objects.