A New Season of La Liga in Spain Kicks Off with Barcelona and Real Madrid Leading the Way:
The upcoming 2023-24 edition of La Liga in Spain is about to commence. It is to feature the prominent presence of both Barcelona, the reigning champion, and Real Madrid.
The initial matchday is set for the weekend of August 11, 12, and 13.
Barcelona had bid farewell to Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at the conclusion of the previous season.
It has restructured under the guidance of Xavi Hernández, aiming to once again seize the spotlight.
A notable acquisition during the summer transfer window is Manchester City‘s star player, Ilkay Gündogan.
The experienced Iñigo Martínez, the promising Oriol Romeu, and the exciting Vitor Roque, who is expected to join in January from Athletic Paranaense, have also joined the ranks.
Additionally, returning from their loan spells, Abde, Lenglet, and Sergiño Dest have rejoined the team.
Departures include not only Busquets and Alba but also Samuel Umtiti, Pablo Torre, Álex Collado, Chadi Riad, Nico González, and Julian Araujo.
The club’s activity remains ongoing, with talks circulating about Neymar’s potential return and the possibility of Ousmané Dembelé moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
On the Real Madrid front, significant signings include Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and Arda Güler, originating from Fenerbahce.
Fran García and Joselu have also joined the ranks of the White House, while Brahim Díaz and Antonio Blanco have returned from their loan spells. Rafa Marín has been promoted from Castilla.
In terms of departures, Real Madrid will showcase a rejuvenated lineup. It is marked particularly by the exits of the legendary Karim Benzemá to Ittihad and Marco Asensio to PSG.
Eden Hazard, Antonio Blanco, Jesús Vallejo, Rafa Marín, and Mariano Díaz have been added to the starting list.
Beyond the two major LaLiga contenders, Atlético Madrid’s signings stand out. It has two key defenders in the form of César Azpilicueta from Chelsea and Caglar Söyüncü from relegated Leicester.
Villarreal, on the other hand, has secured the signing of Alexander Sørloth, a teammate of Erling Haaland in the Norwegian National Team.
Girona has entrusted Daley Blind to aid them in avoiding relegation.
The initial matchday scheduled for August 11, 12, and 13 is as follows:
- Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano
- Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid vs. Granada
- Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna
- Sevilla vs. Valencia
- Las Palmas vs. Mallorca
- Getafe vs. Barcelona
- Villarreal vs. Real Betis
- Real Sociedad vs. Girona
- Cadiz vs. Deportivo Alaves