First at the Nou Camp without Messi for Barca which hosts an uncomfortable client like Real Sociedad.
Work in progress for Ronald Koeman who will not even have De Jong and Aguero injured, and does not know if he will be able to sign in time the other signings Depay, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal.
In these conditions it will be challenging to face an opponent who finished fifth in the last Liga.
The task of Real and the champions of Atletico was easier in the away matches with Alaves and Celta, as well as Sevilla with the addition of Lamelo who received the Rayo.
The picture of the first day (RESULTS AND RANKING)
Valencia-Getafe at 9pm
Osasuna-Espanyol Saturday at 5pm
Cadiz-Levante at 19.30
Majorca-Betis
Alaves-Real Madrid at 10pm
Celta Vigo-Atl.
Madrid Sunday at 5.30pm
Barcelona-Real Sociedad at 20
Seville-Vallecano 10.45 pm
Villarreal-Granada on Monday at 20
Elche-Ath.
Bilbao at 10pm