The 2025/26 LaLiga season gets underway this weekend, and all eyes will be on reigning champions Barcelona as they begin life under Hansi Flick.
After reclaiming the title last season, Barça are determined to build on their domestic dominance and mount a stronger challenge in Europe.
Their first assignment is an away trip to Mallorca, while Girona and Rayo Vallecano open the season on Friday night in Catalonia.
Real Madrid, smarting from finishing second, will be determined to wrestle the title back. They start at home against Osasuna, eager to set the tone for a campaign where every Clásico and every dropped point will carry huge weight.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, will be hoping their summer additions close the gap on the big two, while Girona look to prove that last season’s top-four finish was no fluke.
Ghanaian interest in LaLiga is significant this season. Iñaki Williams remains the heartbeat of Athletic Club’s attack, blending consistency with leadership. Abdul Mumin will marshal Rayo Vallecano’s defense from the first whistle of the season, starting with the opening night clash against Girona.
At Celta Vigo, Joseph Aidoo will be keen to enjoy a consistent and injury-free campaign to reassert himself as a first-choice defender.
LaLiga is a league of fine margins and dazzling skill, and with Barcelona defending their crown under new leadership, the 2025/26 season is set up beautifully.
From the battle for survival at the bottom to the intense title race at the top, Spain’s top flight once again promises to deliver football at its most captivating, with Ghanaian players right in the thick of it.
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Story by Samuel Annang|univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Pius Asack
