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Reasons for Barcelona and Madrid's Absence from La Liga Opener
The 2026/2027 Spanish La Liga season will begin without the participation of the major clubs—Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid—in the opening round due to the postponement of their matches following their players' involvement in the World Cup semi-finals. They benefited from an agreement allowing match delays to ensure player rest. Atlético Madrid is scheduled to play first against Málaga on August 22, while Barcelona and Real Madrid will start their seasons in the second round, with Barcelona facing Elche on August 23 and Real Madrid playing against Espanyol on the same day. The original fixtures were delayed, giving the big teams extra rest periods, as they engaged in friendly matches in preparation for the new season.
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