Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that La Liga will be free to resume from June 8.
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that La Liga will be free to resume from June 8.
« The time has come to resume many daily activities, » he said in a speech on Saturday. « From June 8, La Liga will return. Spanish football has a huge following. »
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A source at La Liga has told ESPN that a specific date will be announced in the coming days, with June 12 remaining their target to restart the 2019-20 season.
• Champions League: Suspended indefinitely
• Premier League: Small group training
• La Liga: Small group training allowed
• Serie A: Given until Aug.20 to finish season
• Bundesliga: Restarted on May 16
• Ligue 1: PSG declared champions
• MLS: June tournament proposed
• Euro 2020: Postponed until 2021
• Copa America: Postponed until 2021
The league’s preferred option has been June 12, with the derby between Sevilla and Real Betis expected to be the first game played.
