This season’s title race is expected to be more exciting than ever if last season’s campaign was anything to consider. Barcelona narrowly won the title with a one-point advantage (91points) as their bitter rivals Real Madrid followed closely behind (90points). Atletico Madrid are also expected to provide stiff competition in this season’s title race judging from their performance last season. Moreover, there is also the possibility of surprises coming up, which is yet another good reason to tune in at the following kickoff times to watch various matches for the opening weekend.
La Liga Week 1 fixtures: Kick-off time and date
11:45AM PT/ 2:45PM ET/ 7:45PM BST - Aug 19: Malaga vs Osasuna
1:00PM PT/ 4:00PM ET/ 9:00PM BST - Aug 19: Deportivo vs Eibar
9:15AM PT/ 12:15PM ET/ 5:15PM BST - Aug 20: Barcelona vs Real Betis
11:15AM PT/ 2:15PM ET/ 7:15PM BST - Aug 20: Granada vs Villarreal
1:15PM PT/ 4:15PM ET/ 9:15PM BST - Aug 20: Sevilla vs Espanyol
9:15AM PT/ 12:15PM ET/ 5:15PM BST - Aug 21: Sporting vs Atletic Bilbao
11:15AM PT/ 2:15PM ET/ 7:15PM BST - Aug 21: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid
1:15PM PT/ 4:15PM ET/ 9:15PM BST - Aug 21: Atletico Madrid vs Alaves
11:00AM PT/ 2:00PM ET/ 7:00PM BST - Aug 22: Celta Vigo vs Leganes
1:00PM PT/ 4:00PM ET/ 9:00PM BST - Aug 22: Valencia vs Las Palmas
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Matchday 1: 5 top things at stake
Of course, there is some level of excitement surrounding each one of these fixtures, but what’s at stake in each match of the first round? Which teams have an advantage in their preparations? The video below answers these and many other questions.
Matchday 1: Social media buzz
All eyes will be on Real Madrid and their new signing Marco Asensio, in particular. The Spaniard was recently unveiled by Los Blancos at Santiago Bernabeu after a sizzling performance in the pre-season friendlies and the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla. He’s widely considered as one of the most exciting players to watch as the new Spanish league season kicks-off.
Watch Marco Asensio's official unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu
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— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) August 16, 2016
Barcelona, on the other hand, have brought in fresh pair of legs, who include the likes of Andre Gomes, Lucas Digne, Samuel Umtiti and Denis Suarez. Check out Asensio’s pre-season highlights in the video below:
Matchday 1: La Liga standings
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 32 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 70 | 22 | +48 | 81 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Barcelona | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 37 | +27 | 70 | LWWWW | |
| 3 | Girona | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 67 | 40 | +27 | 68 | WLWLW | |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 59 | 38 | +21 | 61 | LWWLL | |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 52 | 30 | +22 | 58 | DDLWW | |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 46 | 34 | +12 | 51 | DDWWW | |
| 7 | Real Betis | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 38 | +2 | 48 | WWLLL | |
| 8 | Valencia | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 34 | +1 | 47 | LWWDL | |
| 9 | Villarreal | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 51 | 55 | -4 | 42 | WDLWW | |
| 10 | Getafe | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 38 | 44 | -6 | 40 | DDLWL | |
| 11 | Osasuna | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 39 | LLWLL | |
| 12 | Sevilla | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 37 | WWWLD | |
| 13 | Las Palmas | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 37 | LLLLL | |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28 | 38 | -10 | 35 | WLLLW | |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 39 | -12 | 34 | WDDWL | |
| 16 | Mallorca | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 38 | -12 | 31 | LLDWL | |
| 17 | Celta de Vigo | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 47 | -10 | 31 | WLDWL | |
| 18 | Cádiz | 32 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 45 | -23 | 25 | LLWLW | |
| 19 | Granada | 32 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 61 | -28 | 18 | DWLLL | |
| 20 | Almería | 32 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 64 | -33 | 14 | LDLWD |
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