Date locked in for La Liga’s return

LA LIGA has been given the go-ahead to restart from June 8, according to Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in an address to the nation.

The Spanish top-flight was suspended on March 12 because of coronavirus, but the league stepped up its preparations for a resumption as group training of up to 10 players was allowed this week.

There are 11 rounds of fixtures still to play in La Liga, which will confirm a return date in the coming days, though Javier Tebas, the league’s president, has stated June 12 is an option.

“The resumption of major professional sporting competitions and, in particular, La Liga will be allowed from the week of June 8,” Sanchez said in a quote according to the BBC. The Segunda Division — Spain’s second tier — has also been cleared to resume on the same date.

Reacting to the news, Tebas said on Twitter: “We are very happy for the decision, it is the result of the great work of clubs, players, technicians... CSD [National Sports Council] and agents involved.”