Barcelona and Real Madrid learned on Sunday when, exactly, they’ll reignite their title battle after La Liga revealed its schedule for the opening days of the league’s return to play next month.
The Catalan side, nursing a two-point lead atop the table prior to the pandemic-induced stoppage, will restart its campaign with a visit to Mallorca on June 13. Real Madrid, meanwhile, host Eibar the following day.
Spain’s top flight has been on hiatus since March 12, but it was confirmed earlier this week that action will resume in June. The league officially restarts on June 11 with a derby match between Sevilla and Real Betis.
Kick-off times (CET) for Matchday 28 of #LaLigaSantander 2019/20. ⏰⚽️
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With La Liga president Javier Tebas remaining steadfast in his desire to stage matches every day, the games will come in bunches, and quickly. Barca are back in action three days after their restart when they host Leganes. Real Madrid follow that up by welcoming Valencia to the capital.
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