La Liga resumes on 15 August, with Alavés facing Getafe in the opening fixture as Europe’s top leagues move into the new season. The restart marks the first major league action of the weekend across Spain’s top division.
La Liga opens the 2026-27 European men’s football season on Saturday, with Alavés vs Getafe leading the first round and Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano also on the schedule. The other major leagues begin later in August.
Cristian Romero is listed among the completed August transfer deals, with Tottenham’s defender joining Atlético Madrid in a major summer move. The transfer adds a high-profile defensive boost for the Spanish club ahead of the new season.
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Ferran Torres from Barcelona in a €50m deal, adding another major move to a busy summer across Europe’s top leagues. The Spain forward is under contract until 2031 and is expected to boost PSG’s attacking options immediately.
PSV Eindhoven have reportedly completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen. The move adds another notable squad change as European clubs continue reshaping their squads ahead of the new league season.
Spain’s top flight begins today with Alavés vs Getafe and Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano, marking the start of Europe’s major league campaign. The biggest off-pitch story is Ferran Torres’ reported move from Barcelona to PSG in a headline summer deal.