The 2025/2026 La Liga 2025/26 season commenced on Friday, with two fixtures setting the stage for another highly anticipated campaign in Spanish football.
The opening match saw Villarreal face newly promoted Real Oviedo, marking the Asturian side’s return to the top flight after more than two decades.
Villareal defeated Oviedo 2-0. Etta Eyong of Villareal scored the first goal of the new season.
In the second game of the evening, Girona hosted Rayo Vallecano in a competitive encounter at Montilivi.
Rayo Vallecano defeated Girona 3-1.
Both games witness the declaration of red cards.
Reigning champions Barcelona will begin their title defense on Saturday, while rivals Real Madrid will begin their La Liga campaign on Tuesday, and Atlético Madrid are set for their first matches of the campaign on Sunday.
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