The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, and Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona.
Hansi Flick’s Barca won La Liga with two matches to spare, retaking the crown on May 14 via a 2-0 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol for a 28th Spanish top-flight title.
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Of course, Real is bidding to increase their record haul of domestic triumphs, and Atleti hope to enter the throne room for the first time since 2020-21.
Below is everything you need for the 2025-26 La Liga season.
When does the 2025-26 La Liga season begin? When is the next El Clasico?
Matchday 1 will occur over four days: August 15-19. The 38-game season runs through May 24, 2026.
Barcelona and Real Madrid’s two meetings are