Liga: the first day will be played over 12 days

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By: Manu Tournoux

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The 2026/2027 La Liga season will kick off on Saturday August 15 at 7:30 p.m. with the match between Alavés and Getafe. But with the 2026 World Cup, LaLiga has decided to postpone certain matches from this first day.

Thus, clubs having sent several internationals to the World Cup will play their match much later. We will therefore have seven matches between Saturday August 15 and Wednesday August 19. Then, the Valencia-Betis match will be played on Tuesday, August 25. The next day, Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad, while FC Barcelona will host Athletic on Thursday 27.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.