Spanish soccer returned with an action-packed weekend which saw defending champions Barcelona begin on the right foot.

Unfortunate La Liga Record Broken During RCD Mallorca–FC Barcelona Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. La Liga is back, with the action kicking off on August 16. Just one matchday in, the Spanish top flight has already delivered drama but not the kind anyone would celebrate.

As La Liga returns, FC Barcelona will not play a home game until September, as their first three La Liga games will be away from home. Barcelona played away at Mallorca for the first matchday and will play away at Levante on August 23 and at Rayo Vallecano on August 31.

Despite the 3-0 win against RCD Mallorca in La Liga debut, head coach wasn't fully pleased with Lamine Yamal's FC Barcelona and their performance.

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

FC Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign this Saturday evening on Mallorca’s pitch. The Blaugranas won 3-0, thanks in particular to a brilliant performance from Lamine Yamal.

Due to financial complications because of the LaLiga salary cap rules, both players were unsure whether they would be making their respective debuts for the LaLiga champions

FC Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid takes place at 3 PM ET, 12 PM PT, and 8 PM BST on December 21. FC Barcelona presently sits at the summit of the La Liga table with 38 points off 18 games.

Despite opposition from team representatives, Lamine Yamal moves closer to playing in Miami as La Liga and the RFEF approve Villarreal-Barcelona match in the USA.

Hansi Flick was in no mood to praise Barcelona after their 3-0 victory over Mallorca in LaLiga, accusing his side of playing at 50% after their hosts were reduced to nine men. Barca made a winning start to their title defence on Saturday, with Raphinha and Ferran Torres striking inside the first 23 minutes before Lamine Yamal added a late third.