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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (August 26)

Atleti to debut at Metropolitano

Atlético will host Girona at the Cívitas Metropolitano on Sunday, 25 August at 21:30. After a 2-2 draw at Villarreal, Simeone is looking for three points; the club confirmed Juan Martínez Munuera as referee and indicated new signings could make their home debuts in front of the fans.

Source: Club Atlético de Madrid

Mourinho prepares the Bernabéu

José Mourinho spoke to the media on 25 August ahead of Real Madrid’s home match against Real Sociedad (Wednesday 26, 21:00 at the Bernabéu). He called for the stadium’s support — “I want the Bernabéu to welcome the team with passion” — and stressed that every point matters early in the season.

Source: Real Madrid CF

Gavi suffers a contusion

FC Barcelona announced that tests on Gavi after the match at Elche confirmed a contusion to his right knee and that his return to training is expected to be brief. The team resumed work after the 0-5 win at Martínez Valero and are preparing for their first league home match at Spotify Camp Nou, scheduled for 25 August at 21:30.

Source: Penyes FC Barcelona

Betis wins at Mestalla (0-1)

Real Betis beat Valencia 1-0 at Mestalla on 25 August in the postponed fixture; AS highlights the decisive goal as the match’s defining moment and records the verdiblancos’ important league victory. Live coverage and the video summary capture the decisive action.

Source: AS

Granada wins amid controversy

Granada beat Mallorca 2-0 at the Nuevo Los Cármenes on 24 August, a result captured in the round-up videos. Reports name Pedro Alemañ and an own goal by Puigmal among the scorers and note that a contentious final sequence involving the referee sparked debate after the match.

Source: AS

Borja Iglesias suffers soleus injury

Celta confirmed that Borja Iglesias has sustained a myofascial tear in his left soleus, with AS reporting the injury on 25 August. He is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, missing several immediate league fixtures while the club monitors his recovery day by day.

Source: AS