The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona.

Espanyol is off to a flyer in La Liga, but how long will the good times last under its new U.S. ownership, which includes shareholder J.J. Watt?

Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on 33-year-old Newcastle flop Joselu as a replacement for Mariano Diaz after Espanyol's relegation.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone remained optimistic despite his team starting their La Liga campaign with a 2–1 defeat to Espanyol. This marks Atletico’s first opening-day loss under Simeone.

Espanyol has played in over 80 La Liga seasons and has faced Los Blancos many times. The Madrid-based team usually takes the three points, but sometimes, Espanyol has caused a shock.

The first Sunday of the 2025/26 La Liga season saw Getafe defeat Celta Vigo 2-0, Athletic Club win a 3-2 thriller against Sevilla, and Espanyol complete a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Atletico Madrid.