La Liga is back this weekend as Barcelona meet Levante at Camp Nou. All eyes are on new coach Gerardo Martino, the team he will select, and especially summer signing Neymar and his partnership with Lionel Messi, though the Argentina star is doubtful due to an injury.
Cesc Fabregas continues to struggle with injury, too, but Alexis Sanchez's performance for Chile in midweek could put him in with a chance of a place in the starting XI, and it will be interesting to see how Martino balances his defensive options following haphazard efforts to sign a centre back during the transfer window.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid open the Carlo Ancelotti 'era' at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday against Betis. Madrid have failed thus far to prise Gareth Bale away from Tottenham, but the team has enjoyed a productive pre season on the pitch despite the ongoing injury problems suffered by Xabi Alonso as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be prolific in front of goal.
Ronaldo will demand plenty of attention, but there is plenty of anticipation surrounding the possible competitive debut of Isco, a summer signing from Malaga who shone in the Under 21 European Championships for Spain, while Asier Illarramendi has also arrived for a hefty price from Real Sociedad.
Betis have strengthened despite the departure of Benat for Athletic Bilbao. They have created a stronger team with more experienced players, such as Joan Verdu, Markus Steinhofer, Didac Vila and Vincenzo Rennella.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid open the Carlo Ancelotti 'era' at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday against Betis. Madrid have failed thus far to prise Gareth Bale away from Tottenham, but the team has enjoyed a productive pre season on the pitch despite the ongoing injury problems suffered by Xabi Alonso as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be prolific in front of goal.
Ronaldo will demand plenty of attention, but there is plenty of anticipation surrounding the possible competitive debut of Isco, a summer signing from Malaga who shone in the Under 21 European Championships for Spain, while Asier Illarramendi has also arrived for a hefty price from Real Sociedad.
Betis have strengthened despite the departure of Benat for Athletic Bilbao. They have created a stronger team with more experienced players, such as Joan Verdu, Markus Steinhofer, Didac Vila and Vincenzo Rennella.
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