La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid
La Liga said it will be the first major European league to use connected ball technology, with one opener postponed and Barcelona and Real Madrid delayed.
- La Liga's season kicks off this weekend, though defending champion Barcelona and Real Madrid delay their debuts until the following weekend because players returned later from the World Cup.
- After a 14-year absence, Racing Santander returns to the top flight, joining Malaga and Deportivo as the three teams advancing from the second division.
- Liga introduces "connected ball" technology that "continuously and accurately" transmits real-time information on the ball, using a radio-frequency sensor captured by about 12 antennas in each stadium.
- Atletico Madrid hosts promoted Malaga on Wednesday, while the club endures uncertainty regarding forward Juli, who reportedly wants to leave the squad.
- Barcelona pursues another league title with players like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, while Real Madrid, revamped under Jose Mourinho, features new signings Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
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This weekend the Spanish League returns, although Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid will have to wait a few days.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolLess than a month after Spain won the World Cup, La Liga is the first of Europe's major national leagues to launch this weekend, albeit discreetly.
The Spanish league will kick off its 2026-2027 season this weekend, becoming the first of Europe's major leagues to begin its schedule. However, the start will be marked by two notable absences: Barcelona and…
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La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid
The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup. It will be a muted start.
This weekend starts the EA Sports League without the presence of the best teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Valencia and Betis. The ball will roll this Saturday August 15 in the Spanish fields without the presence of the best teams of the competition, who will play the ... Continue reading "Why they do not play Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético the weekend: the reason why they start later the League"
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