La Liga, the top-flight domestic soccer league in Spain, kicks off its 94th season on Thursday, August 15, with a pair of matches: Athletic Bilbao against Getafe CF and Real Betis against Girona FC. Defending champions Real Madrid — who only got stronger over the offseason by adding French superstar Kylian Mbappé to their roster — start their campaign on Sunday, August 18, against RCD Mallorca, while their main rivals FC Barcelona get things started on Saturday, August 17, with a match against Valencia CF.
NOTE: This preview includes all kit information available as of August 14, 2024. We will endeavor to update it as new kits are unveiled in the first few weeks of the season.
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