Barcelona have faced a real uphill battle in returning to the financial 1:1 rule, and La Liga’s strict financial audits and clauses have only further complicated matters and distanced them from the

FC Barcelona may not be able to register three players until the end of August, including signing Roony Bardghji.

ELCHE, Spain — Elche needed a late goal at home against Real Betis to salvage a 1-1 draw in its return to La Liga on Monday after a two-year absence. Germán Valera scored the 81st-minute equalizer from inside the area for the host after Aitor Ruibal put Betis ahead in a breakaway in the 21st.

Barcelona are set to wear last season’s third kit again this weekend as La Liga continue to block the official launch of the club’s 2025/26 third design.

Barcelona is back in action for the 2025-26 La Liga season, with their first match kicking off this week. ESPN+ offers a wide array of matches throughout the season, including every La Liga match during the 2025-26 season. As the 2025–26 La Liga season kicks off, fans are bracing for another thrilling campaign full of drama and surprises.

The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia have been registered in time to feature in Barcelona’s first La Liga game of the season against Mallorca on Saturday. Rashford signed on loan with an option to buy from Manchester United last month but faced a problem that has hampered Barcelona in recent seasons.

A member of the midfield ranks at Barcelona was the subject of a recent transfer enquiry on the part of La Liga rivals Real Betis.That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Marc Casadó as