The countdown to the new season has begun with the release of the 2024-25 La Liga fixtures. Real Madrid, bolstered by the signing of Kylian Mbappe, gears up to defend their title, while Barcelona, under new coach Hansi Flick, eyes a resurgence. Joining them are newly promoted sides Real Valladolid and Leganes, set to bring fresh excitement to Spain’s top flight.
The season kicks off on the weekend of the 18th of August, with the standout fixture being Barcelona’s trip to Valencia – Hansi Flick’s first league match as manager. Real Madrid begin their title defence away to Mallorca, and city rivals Atletico Madrid are away on the road against Villarreal at the Ceramica.
The remainder of the MD1 fixtures sees Athletic Club host Getafe, Real Betis take on Girona, Sevilla travelling to Las Palmas (Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta’s first match in charge against his former employers), Real Sociedad versus Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo hosting Alaves, Osasuna taking on newly-promoted Leganes, and Real Valladolid hosting Oviedo/Espanyol in an all-promoted side match-up.
The first Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona scheduled to take place on Oct. 27 at the Bernabéu with the second clash will take place on May 11.
It is unusual to see the second league Clasico taking place on the 35th matchday — the latest since a 2-2 draw on the 36th matchday of the 2017-18 season, when a Barca side featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta had already been crowned champions in the previous match.
The first chapter of the Seville derby will be at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Matchday 9, October 6, with Sevilla visiting Betis on Matchday 29, March 30. Athletic Bilbao will host Real Sociedad on Matchday 14, November 24, with the Basque derby at Reale Arena on Matchday 34, May 4.
The upcoming season will have five FIFA windows: September 2-10, October 7-15, November 11-19, March 17-25, and June 2-10 in 2025.
The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, and the La Liga fixtures has only added to the anticipation. With so many great matches to look forward to, it is sure to be a season that fans will remember for years to come.