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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (August 28)

Barça dominate at Camp Nou

FC Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 at the Camp Nou (27 Aug 2026). Raphinha opened the scoring (36′) and Fermín López sealed the win (81′), giving Barça their first home league victory. Rodri made his first minutes as a blaugrana; a clean sheet and high pressing proved decisive.

Source: FC Barcelona

Aspas scores but Celta lose

RC Celta lost 1-2 to CA Osasuna at Balaídos (27 Aug 2026). Iago Aspas put Celta ahead (14′), but Kike Barja (53′) and Ante Budimir (63′) turned the game around for Osasuna. Marcos Alonso’s late sending-off affected Celta’s second-half response.

Source: LaLiga

Atlético reaffirms its stance

On 27 Aug the Atlético de Madrid Board publicly and unanimously backed the club’s strategy: they will not negotiate Julián Álvarez’s exit to Barcelona unless his release clause is paid. The statement emphasizes the club’s firm stance in the transfer market.

Source: Atlético de Madrid

Pedrosa loaned to Rayo

On 27 Aug Sevilla agreed to loan left-back Adrià Pedrosa to Rayo Vallecano for one season without a purchase option; Pedrosa traveled to Madrid for his medical. The move is part of Sevilla’s outgoing business ahead of the transfer deadline.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Arnau commits to Valencia

Valencia confirmed the signing of Arnau Martínez, and on 27 Aug the new signing said the club made a major effort to bring him in. Arnau has signed until 2031 and says he is excited to contribute as Valencia finalizes their squad before the transfer deadline.

Source: AS

Mbappé nets a hat-trick

Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu in Matchday 1. Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick (40′, 60′, 80′) and Vinícius Júnior added the fourth (68′); more than 72,000 fans attended as Madrid delivered a powerful season-opening performance.

Source: Real Madrid