Real Madrid to begin league defence against Real Betis
Real Madrid will begin the defence of their league title with a home game against Real Betis on the weekend of August 30-31.
Real Madrid will begin the defence of their league title with a home game against Real Betis on the weekend of August 30-31.
The draw for the new season's calendar, carried out by the Spanish Football Federation on Thursday, handed last term's runners-up Real Sociedad an away clash with Espanyol on the opening day.
The first test for new Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will be a tricky away game against Athletic Bilbao.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet for the first time in the league season at the Nou Camp on December 6-7 in the 15th round of matches, with the return at the Bernabeu set for May 1-2.
The final round of matches will be on the weekend of May 22-23.