Getty Barcelona star Lamine Yamal ready to kick off Barcelona’s 2026/27 LaLiga season.
La Liga‘s second round of fixtures brings three genuinely interesting matchups on Sunday as the 2026-27 season starts to find its shape. Atlético Madrid host Villarreal in a clash of two sides with real European ambitions, Getafe try to steady themselves at home against a promoted Racing Santander side that’s already turning heads, and Elche get a crack at defending champions Barcelona in their actual league opener. Expect competitive, cagey football across the board as coaches lean toward caution over flair this early
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