Mourinho presented
Real Madrid officially presented José Mourinho on 18 August 2026 in a private ceremony at Valdebebas. The Portuguese coach signed until June 2029, beginning his second spell after 2010–2013. Florentino Pérez and the club’s honorary president attended; the club said future signings will follow the same private format.
Source: AS
Atleti aims to break opener jinx
Atlético de Madrid are preparing for their league opener with the aim of ending a recent run of poor starts. Their match against Málaga was rescheduled to Wednesday 19 August 2026 to accommodate internationals. Atlético have gone two seasons without a win on the opening day, losing 2-1 at Cornellà last season and drawing 2-2 at Villarreal the year before.
Source: AS
Fixtures: Matchday 1
LaLiga released the matchday 1 schedule and results for 2026/27, with fixtures spread between 15 and 19 August 2026. The summary lists matches such as Deportivo Alavés 3 – 0 Getafe and Sevilla 2 – 1 Rayo Vallecano (both 15/08). LaLiga warns that dates and kick-off times may be modified for unforeseen reasons and asks fans to check the official site.
Source: LALIGA