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

Thursday, August 15

• Athletic Bilbao vs. Getafe (6 p.m. BST)
• Real Betis vs. Girona (8:30 p.m. BST)

Friday, August 16

• Celta Vigo vs. Alaves (6 p.m. BST)
• Las Palmas vs. Sevilla (8:30 p.m. BST)

Saturday, August 17

• Osasuna vs. Leganes (6 p.m. BST)
• Valencia vs. Barcelona (8:30 p.m. BST)

Sunday, August 18

• Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano (6 p.m. BST)
• Real Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (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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