Barcelona kicked off the 2025/26 La Liga campaign in style, defeating Mallorca 3-0 to claim a perfect start under Hansi Flick. Beyond the scoreline, the game also carried special significance, as

As La Liga returns, FC Barcelona will not play a home game until September, as their first three La Liga games will be away from home. Barcelona played away at Mallorca for the first matchday and will play away at Levante on August 23 and at Rayo Vallecano on August 31.

Barcelona has kicked off its La Liga title defense with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca. Raphinha scored early by heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal in the seventh minute.

Barcelona will be aiming to make it successive wins at the start of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign when they make the trip to newly-promoted Levante on Saturday night. Hansi Flick's side opened their season with a comfortable 3-0 success over nine-man Mallorca, while Levante started life back at this level with a 2-1 defeat to Alaves.

FC Barcelona may not be able to register three players until the end of August, including signing Roony Bardghji.

Flick praised Martín for the versatility he showed during preseason, playing as a center back for the first time under the German. Iñigo Martinez’s departure means Barcelona currently don’t have a left-footed center back in the squad, so Martín could very well be the answer to that issue.

Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

The opening week of La Liga action came with a shock result and serious questions for Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The plan has become clear, with Mundo Deportivo explaining that, after talks between Peña’s agent and sporting director Deco, Barcelona have agreed to offer a one-year contract extension and season-long loan—instead of severing all ties. Peña’s current contract is due to end in June 2026, but new terms would run through the summer of 2027 instead.