La Liga's first week will last 12 days: Season to start with Alavés and end with Barcelona
Key Points
- The first week of La Liga's new season will last a total of 12 days, between 15 August and 27 August.
- The opening match of the season will be played between Alavés and Getafe on Saturday, 15 August.
- The closing match of the first week will take place between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Thursday, 27 August.
By the Numbers
The new season of Spain's La Liga offers fans an unfamiliar opening schedule. The first week's matches will start on Saturday, 15 August, and will continue for a total of 12 days. While Alavés and Getafe will play the league's opening match, the closing encounter will be played on Thursday, 27 August.
The opening match will be played on 15 August at the Mendizorroza stadium, the home of Alavés, and the host team Alavés will welcome Getafe. Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao will bring this long first week to a close at Camp Nou.
The match to be played between Barça and Athletic Club on 27 August will end all the excitement of the first week, providing fans with a satisfying finale.
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- S: When and between which teams will the first match of La Liga's new season be played?
- C: The first match of the season will be played between Alavés and Getafe on Saturday, 15 August.
- S: Where will the closing match of the league's first week take place?
- C: The closing match of the first week will be played at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Thursday, 27 August.
- S: How many days will La Liga's opening week last?
- C: The matches in the first week of the league will last for a total of 12 days.
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