La Liga: Real Madrid's first match of the new season could be postponed!

Even before a single whistle blows, the new La Liga season is already throwing curveballs—and Real Madrid are right in the middle of the chaos.

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As reported by The Athletic, Los Blancos’ scheduled opener against Real Sociedad has been put on ice. The culprit? A lingering World Cup hangover. Several key players from Madrid’s squad are still locked in the final stages of the tournament, leaving the club short-handed and unable to field their strongest eleven for the big kickoff.

For La Liga, this postponement marks an early test of flexibility—a scheduling headache that could set the tone for a season already flirting with disruption. Meanwhile, Madridistas are left in limbo, patiently waiting for a new date to circle on their calendars, hoping the clash with Sociedad eventually lives up to its delayed billing.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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