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Rodri Hernández acknowledges the Spotify Camp Nou crowd during his official debut for FC Barcelona against Athletic Club.

FC BarcelonaLaLiga27 August 2026

Rodri makes Barcelona debut: idol's ovation, but no tribute to world champions

Rodri Hernández played his first official minutes for FC Barcelona in the win against Athletic Club. The Ballon d'Or winner came on in the 62nd minute for Marc Bernal and received a thunderous ovation from the Spotify Camp Nou crowd, although the club suspended the planned tribute to the eleven world champions present at the match due to the tension following the incidents in Elche.

varela·6 min read

Getafe players celebrate qualifying for the Conference League league phase on the pitch at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade.

LaLigaEuropa League27 August 2026

Getafe lose 2-1 in Belgrade but seal Conference League league phase spot

The Madrid side fell 2-1 away at Partizan, yet their 3-1 first-leg win at the Coliseum proved enough to book a place in the Conference League league phase draw. Enes Ünal scored again and Andrés García made an impact off the bench. Getafe will play European football for the fourth time in their history, six years after their last Europa League appearance.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Arnau Martínez poses with a Valencia shirt during his official presentation as a new player at Mestalla.

LaLigaTransfers27 August 2026

Arnau Martínez joins Valencia on contract until 2031 and is unveiled at Mestalla

Valencia officially presented Arnau Martínez as their new signing on Thursday. The Catalan defender arrives from Girona and has signed a contract that ties him to the club until 2031. At 23 years old, he joins Carlos Corberán's squad to strengthen the back line with his defensive versatility.

Natilla·5 min read

Mamadou Sarr arriving at the Barceló Costa Vasca hotel in Donostia to finalise his transfer to Real Sociedad

LaLigaTransfers27 August 2026

Mamadou Sarr arrives in Donostia to complete Real Sociedad transfer

Chelsea centre-back Mamadou Sarr has landed in San Sebastián to finalise his move to Real Sociedad. The French defender will undergo a medical in the coming hours and, if all goes according to plan, will sign his contract with the Basque club. It is the first major move of the summer for the txuri urdin.

Javi

·4 min read

Real Betis supporters waving green and white scarves and flags at Benito Villamarín Stadium during a European night

Champions LeagueLaLiga27 August 2026

Real Betis return to Champions League draw after 21 years: pots, possible opponents and chances

Real Betis are back in the Champions League draw more than two decades after their only previous appearance. As fifth-place finishers in LaLiga, the Andalusian club benefits from the extra spot earned by Spanish teams in Europe last season.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Ander Herrera poses with the Real Zaragoza shirt at his presentation after returning to the club 15 years later to play for free in the Spanish third division.

LaLiga27 August 2026

Ander Herrera plays for free at Real Zaragoza: why he returned to Spain's third tier

Ander Herrera, formerly of Manchester United, PSG and Boca Juniors, has rejoined Real Zaragoza 15 years after leaving and will play without a salary in Spain's third division. The 37-year-old midfielder wants to help the club of his life return to the top and is donating his wages to the club's foundation. His next match is against Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

Matt

·8 min read

Kylian Mbappé celebrates one of his three goals against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu.

LaLigaReal Madrid26 August 2026

Mbappé hat-trick sinks Real Sociedad as Mourinho returns to winning ways at the Bernabéu

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, in their first home game since José Mourinho returned as head coach. The French forward put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute, but Luka Sucic levelled shortly after. After the break, the hosts ran away with it thanks to two more goals from Mbappé and one from Vinícius Júnior.

Javi

·6 min read

Kylian Mbappé celebrates one of his three goals against Real Sociedad in a LaLiga EA Sports match.

LaLigaFC Barcelona26 August 2026

LaLiga 2026-27 Pichichi: Mbappé takes lead with hat-trick vs Real Sociedad

Kylian Mbappé has moved to the top of the LaLiga 2026-27 Pichichi standings after scoring a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the second round of fixtures. The French forward, who failed to score on the opening matchday, now overtakes Aubameyang, Raphinha, Fermín, Mariano and Roberto Fernández, all level on two goals. Mbappé is chasing the top scorer award for the third consecutive season.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

FC Barcelona fans wave estelada flags in the stands of the Spotify Camp Nou during a LaLiga match.

FC BarcelonaLaLiga26 August 2026

Barcelona replaces World Cup champions tribute with estelada rally at Camp Nou

FC Barcelona has decided not to join the tribute to Spain's World Cup winners taking place at LaLiga stadiums and will instead hold an estelada rally at the Spotify Camp Nou, club president Joan Laporta confirmed. The change comes after police charges against Barcelona fans in Elche, with the club demanding respect for the Catalan pro-independence flag.

Natilla·5 min read

Robin Le Normand, Atlético de Madrid center-back, walks off the pitch after receiving a straight red card following a VAR-reviewed penalty against Espanyol.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid25 August 2026

Le Normand's red card and the controversial penalty: LaLiga proves Atlético right within 24 hours

Atlético de Madrid watched their match against Espanyol slip away after two heavily debated penalties and a straight red card for Robin Le Normand. Just one day later, an almost identical incident in Málaga was interpreted in the complete opposite way, reigniting the club's complaint about inconsist

Matt

·6 min read