Analysis: What to look out for as La Liga returns to action in Spain

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-08-13

MADRID, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The new La Liga season kicks off this weekend with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid the main title favorites. Here are four things to look out for as the ball gets rolling again in Spain. 1. Who will play for FC Barcelona in Mallorca? FC Barcelona's pre-season has been impressive, with Sunday's 5-0 win over Como only highlighting the form of Pedri, Lamine Yamal and company, but Hansi Flick still has......

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