CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies previews Spain’s new league season with Football España editor Ruairidh Barlow.

The new LaLiga season is upon us! Will Barcelona and Real Madrid dominate? Will Atlético spoil the party? Will Mbappé or Yamal shine brightest?

Real Madrid got their 2025026 La Liga campaign underway, beating Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was an average performance from the white team, but it

MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Then there's Real Madrid, who came out on top 32.1% of occasions, meaning the top two in Spain combine for more than three quarters of the triumphs. For Los Blancos, their worst finish was down in 13th. Atletico Madrid were the only other side with a 10% or more probability, finishing first 11.7% of the time but also coming as low as 17th.

Coach Xabi Alonso said that he "won't look for excuses" after Real Madrid's hurried pre-season, while confirming that new arrival Franco Mastantuono could feature when the team host Osasuna on Tuesday.

Real Madrid's new signing Franco Mastantuono has praised Lionel Messi during his introduction. The 18-year-old Argentine signed a six-year deal with Madrid.

"Mbappé is already in command" and "blesses Xabi's debut", headlines today's sports press edited in the capital about Real Madrid's narrow victory last night against Osasuna.They see it differently