AFP | Madrid

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Jose Mourinho’s first LaLiga game in charge of Real Madrid in his second spell at the club will be away at Espanyol on August 22 after Los Blancos’ original opener was pushed back on Tuesday.

Madrid were due to host Real Sociedad on the opening weekend of the season but LaLiga have moved that game to August 26.

Champions Barcelona will now begin their season at Elche on August 23, with their original opener at home against Athletic Bilbao also delayed until August 27.

LaLiga made the decision to change the schedule because several players from both sides are involved in the World Cup semifinals.