Barcelona and Real Madrid both start 2013-14’s Spanish League at home, whilst Valencia meet Malaga and Sevilla host Atletico Madrid.
At today’s draw for the 2013-14 fixture list, the line-up for Week 1 has been determined, immediately throwing up eye-catching fixtures between European candidates Valencia and Malaga, and Sevilla and Atleti.
Barca begin the defence of their crown at home to Levante, whilst Madrid host Betis on the opening weekend set for August 17 and 18.
Segunda Division champions Elche begin life in the top flight with a trip to Rayo Vallecano, whilst fellow promoted sides Almeria and Villarreal face each other in the first week back in the Primera Division.
Week 1 fixtures, set for August 17/18
Barcelona-Levante
Valencia-Malaga
Real Madrid-Betis
Sevilla-Atletico
Real Sociedad-Getafe
Valladolid-Athletic
Osasuna-Granada
Celta-Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano-Elche
Almeria-Villarreal