Atlético to kick off La Liga against Málaga on Wednesday 19 August | OneFootball

The kickoff time for the start of La Liga has been confirmed, along with the delay to Atlético’s first matchday game, in which they will face Málaga. It is worth noting that, following Spain and Argentina qualifying for the World Cup semifinals, the start of the league season has been pushed back for Simeone’s side. In the end, Atlético de Madrid – Málaga will be played on Wednesday, August 19, at nine o’clock at night. A delay of just a few days from the originally scheduled weekend of August 15.

Disparity in the delay to the start of La Liga

It is worth highlighting the disparity in the delay to the start of La Liga. Atlético de Madrid will play against Málaga on Wednesday, August 19, with the kickoff time already confirmed. However, other league clubs will have more time to prepare for the opening round of the league campaign. Valencia – Betis will be played on August 25, Real Madrid – Real Sociedad on the 26th, and FC Barcelona – Athletic on the 27th. All of them a week later, between the second and third league matchdays, while Simeone’s side will play days before the second round of the domestic competition.

Concerts at the Metropolitano, the reason for bringing forward the first matchday

The reason why the delay to the start of the league will not be greater for Atlético – Málaga is the concerts scheduled at the Metropolitano, which interfere with the timing of Matchday 1. The Weeknd, as part of his After Hours Til Dawn tour, has three concerts scheduled for August 28, 29, and 30, 2026 at the Metropolitano. That is why, due to the need to set up the stage, Matchday 1 will not be played on August 25, 26, or 27.

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