Can Jose Mourinho stop Barcelona's three-peat? La Liga 2026/27 season preview

La Liga resumes its season on Saturday, as Spain regains the title of world champions following their victory over Argentina in New Jersey. Twenty years ago, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the prominent figures, which brought global exposure to the league. Jose Mourinho is currently managing Real Madrid, while Pep Guardiola leads Barcelona.

The financial disparity between England's Premier League and Spain is evident. Spain has produced more European trophy winners, possesses the world's best national team, and has a thriving top-flight league with increasing attendances. Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to attract the world's top footballers to their stadiums. This season, Barcelona aims to secure their third consecutive La Liga title, despite Real Madrid's strong return under Mourinho.

The Catalans have also been successful in the past, with Hansi Flick winning the league in his first two seasons. The club's attack boasts several top scorers, including Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, with the latter set to join Paris Saint-Germain. Barca's summer signings include Anthony Gordon, a Liverpool loanee, and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.

Real Madrid has also made significant moves, bringing in Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and several other players from clubs like Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City. Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, has signed Alex Grimaldo and Kang-in Lee, while keeping Julian Alvarez. The rest of the top three teams, including Atletico, Real Betis, Athletic Club, Villarreal, and Rayo Vallecano, are also preparing for the upcoming season. Spain's teams will compete in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.