Lookman shines
Atletico began preseason on July 29, 2026 with a closed friendly at the Majadahonda training ground, beating Getafe 4 – 1. Ademola Lookman stood out with a goal and an assist; the coaching staff used the match to try tactical variations and give minutes to youngsters.
Camp Nou delay
FC Barcelona confirmed on July 29, 2026 a further delay in opening the third tier of Spotify Camp Nou, now expected at the earliest in the first quarter of 2027. The club is preparing an extraordinary meeting to approve extra financing; meanwhile the stadium will keep 62,000 seats.
Madrid steps up for Rodri
Real Madrid accelerated efforts on July 29, 2026 to sign Rodri Hernández: reports say the club made a verbal offer of around 50 M€ to Manchester City and Mourinho has pushed for the move after taking charge.
Julio Díaz, official
Official: Julio Díaz became a Sevilla player on July 29, 2026 after an agreement with Atlético; reports say Sevilla will pay 1 M€ for 50% of his rights with up to 500 k€ in variables. The player expressed excitement about his new chapter.
Guedes returns to Zubieta
Real Sociedad set staggered returns for its World Cup players: Gonçalo Guedes was due to rejoin training at Zubieta on July 29, 2026, while other internationals will come back later. The Portuguese forward’s return broadens attacking options for the preseason.
Villarreal in Al‑Ula
Villarreal played a preseason friendly against Al‑Ula on July 29, 2026. The match was part of an international series including games vs Benfica, PSV and Como and allowed the staff to assess World Cup returnees and young prospects.
Betis in La Línea
Real Betis played the XXXIV Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea on July 29, 2026 against Olympique Lyonnais. The friendly, announced by the club, kicked off at 20:00 at the Estadio Ciudad de La Línea and provided minutes for rotation players ahead of the preseason tour.