Atletico Madrid suffers first opening defeat under Simeone, while Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao secure victories in La Liga.

Will Hansi Flick continue to build at champions Barca? Can Xabi Alonso find a new winning formula at the Bernabeu?

In every La Liga season but one since 2012-13, the top three spots have been claimed by Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona, in one order or another.

Defending champion Barcelona wants to keep its momentum and show it will be the team to beat again in Spain. Real Madrid is aiming to reset after a lackluster last season and with the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso. Atletico Madrid hopes a revamped squad will help keep pace with its rivals.

Denials have surfaced in the Spanish media early this week, regarding Barcelona’s alleged deal for an up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid.That’s

Pere Milla scored a late winner as Atletico stumbled to defeat in Barcelona despite leading through Julian Alvarez’s brilliant goal. Atletico have been busy in the transfer market, with notable arrivals including Alex Baena, David Hancko, Johnny Cardoso and Giacomo Raspadori, in a bid to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the title.

In a recent report, Goal.com mentioned that Barcelona are in talks to recruit Atletico Madrid youngster Geronimo Spina this summer. It has been claimed that the Catalan club are eager to get a deal done for the Argentine talent this off-season.

As was reported last week, Barcelona have been keeping tabs on Argentine centre-back Geronimo Spina, who plays for Atletico Madrid’s reserve team.In fact, it was suggested that the Blaugrana were

Barcelona has kicked off its La Liga title defense with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca MADRID -- Barcelona began the defense of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the host on Saturday.