La Liga is one of the biggest leagues in world football. Yes! Lionel Messi, Cristano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and more top stars have departed in recent years, but the Spanish top-flight still looks ferocious with plenty of English interest in Jude Bellingham, who is taking world football by storm since bagging a big move to Real Madrid last summer.

It is also the home to several other world-class players, including Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric and France star Kylian Mbappe, all at Real Madrid.

At their arch rivals, Barcelona, Pedri, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo all ply their trade on the Mediterranean coast.

The competition has the ability to produce drama and chaos week in and week out, with Girona emerging as the biggest underdog story last season.

Once again, there could be a fierce battle for Champions League spots, with Atletico Madrid, Girona, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Villarreal all fighting to join perennial top-four holders Real Madrid and Barcelona in the elite bracket. 

The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.

La Liga fixture schedule this week

Monday, August 19

• Real Valladolid vs. Espanyol (6:00 p.m. BST)
• Villarreal vs. Atlético Madrid (8:30 p.m. BST)

Friday, August 23

• Celta Vigo vs. Valencia (6:00 p.m. BST)
• Sevilla vs. Villarreal (8:30 p.m. BST)

Saturday, August 24

• Osasuna vs. Mallorca (4:00 p.m. BST)
• Barcelona vs. Athletic Club (6:00 p.m. BST)
• Espanyol vs. Real Sociedad (8:30 p.m. BST)
• Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano (8:30 p.m. BST)

Sunday, August 25

• Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid (4:00 p.m. BST)
• Leganés vs. Las Palmas (6:00 p.m. BST)
• Alavés vs. Real Betis (6:15 p.m. BST)
• Atlético Madrid vs. Girona (8:30 p.m. BST)

La Liga Live stream, TV Channels in UK

• TV Channel: Premier Sports 1, ITV 4
• Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports Player, ITVX, La Liga TV

You can catch the entire La Liga action on UK TV via the official LaLigaTV channel, which is available to watch via Premier Sports Player and Amazon Prime Video. Both platforms offer a 30-day free trial to the new members.

Select games will also be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 and ITV 4 channels.

Here are the full TV channel and live stream details to watch this week’s Spanish football matches.

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