Rodrygo’s absence from the pitch in Madrid’s league opener further added to the list of uncertainties about the Brazilian’s future at the Spanish giants. After being a regular starter under Carlo Ancelotti last season, things changed for the 24-year-old during the Club World Cup after Xabi Alonso took charge as head coach.

Premier Sports however remains the home for the lions share of Spanish top flight matches, with the network showing 340 fixtures live, including this game. Mallorca vs. Barcelona will be shown exclusively live on Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player and La Liga TV.

Coming off one of the most thrilling seasons in Spanish football history, La Liga returns with new features for the 2025/26 campaign, most notably a revamped broadcast experience and a bold campaign designed to reawaken fan excitement and reignite their passion for the league.

Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

Barcelona’s summer signing Joan Garcia finally made his long-awaited La Liga debut against Mallorca, but it was far from a smooth introduction. The goalkeeper’s place in the squad had already

Atletico Madrid debuted six of its new signings but couldn’t avoid relinquishing a late lead and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first time under coach Diego Simeone.