Everything you need to know about the new LaLiga season 🇪🇸 | OneFootball

The new LaLiga season kicks off on Friday night with Osasuna hosting Sevilla.

But what do you absolutely have to know before the new campaign gets underway? We’ve got you covered.

Who are the title contenders?

Real Madrid are the heavy favourites to reclaim their crown, even if their long pursuit of Kylian Mbappé didn’t pay off. Their rivals will be hoping another year in the legs might have an adverse effect on Karim Benzema and Luka Modrić but the €100m arrival of Aurélien Tchouaméni suggests the club already have a new-look midfield in mind.

The most likely challengers, Barcelona, have certainly had an interesting summer. The huge capture of Robert Lewandowski is a big statement but not the only arrival, with Raphinha there to provide him, Serie A winner Franck Kessié bolstering midfield, and Jules Koundé coming in to shore up a leaky defence. Now they just need to find a way to register them all.

2021 champions Atlético Madrid will always be competitive, and Nahuel Molina’s move from Udinese solves a problem position at right-back, while not being able to shift Álvaro Morata could end up being a surprising boost for Diego Simeone.

Who are the newly promoted clubs?

Almería return to the LaLiga after a seven-year absence after winning the Segunda on the last day of the season.

Real Valladolid will join after only missing out on the title on goal difference, while Girona came up after winning the play-offs.

Have there been any managerial changes since last season?

Former Milan and Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso has arrived at the Mestalla to replace José Bordalas for Valencia.

While ex-Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde will take charge of Athletic Club for a third time.

Biggest transfers?

fixtures to look out for

Best new kits

Home: Real Betis

We’re here for the green, white and black combo.

Away: Mallorca

There’s just something to be said for a predominantly black football kit.