Barcelona will start the competition in the third week of August against Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou.

What's at stake?

The Blaugrana team is seeking to retain the LaLiga title after winning two consecutive titles. The calendar draw has defined the 38 matchdays of the championship and Hansi Flick's team already has the most important dates of the course marked.

Key dates

  • League debut: vs Athletic Club (Spotify Camp Nou; Matchday 1)
  • First El Clásico: vs Real Madrid (Spotify Camp Nou; Matchday 10)
  • El Clásico return: vs Real Madrid (Bernabéu; Matchday 35)
  • First derby: vs RCD Espanyol (RCDE Stadium; Matchday 18)
  • Derby return: vs RCD Espanyol (Spotify Camp Nou; Matchday 32)

Barcelona will also have the two derbies against Espanyol marked. The first duel between the two teams will arrive in the first round at the RCDE Stadium on January 3, while the second will be played at the Blaugrana's home on April 18.

Current context

StatisticValue
League standing1st in LaLiga, 94 pts, 31W-1D-6L from 38 games
Goals this season95 scored, 36 conceded (+59 goal difference)
Lead at the top8 points clear of Real Madrid
Last resultValencia 3-1 Barcelona (2026-05-23)
Recent form2W-0D-3L (LLWWL, most recent first); lost the last 2 games