Atlético de Madrid is already counting down the days until the start of a new era, the beginning of the new Liga F. After qualifying for the Champions League in the previous tournament, Víctor Martín's team is not satisfied. It is looking to make history again, and for this reason, it has reinforced its squad in a stellar way this summer.
After weeks of speculation and concern, the most eagerly awaited moment has finally taken place: the draw for the calendar. In this way, Atlético de Madrid , destined to take a significant step forward, now knows its future. Thus, they can plan in the best way a campaign that is expected to be exciting and demanding.
Granada, the first rival of the new Atlético de Madrid
There is less and less time left to experience another regular tournament match in Alcalá de Henares . Granada , which includes two old acquaintances of the club, such as Arturo Ruiz and Alexia , will be their first rival. However, there is one very interesting detail to take into account, related to the date.
It should not be forgotten that the Liga F is scheduled to start on the weekend of 8 and 9 September. Well, because Atlético de Madrid will play the Champions League qualifiers a few days before, it will start later. Therefore, the duel against the Andalusian team will be played between 11 and 12 September.
The derby against Real Madrid, one of the key dates for Atlético de Madrid
This is another of the most interesting points to keep in mind about the new season in the Liga F. To see the two Madrid rivals in action again, we won't have to wait too long, specifically until matchday 6. On October 13 , Víctor Martín 's team will travel to Valdebebas to face Alberto Toril 's team.
As for the return match, we will have to wait until next January, on matchday 16. As revealed by the RFEF , Atlético de Madrid will host Real Madrid at home on the 16th of the first month of the year. Thus, at the beginning of the second round, the second derby of the capital of the league will take place.
The 'Clásico' against FC Barcelona, another date to keep in mind
Also worth noting is the date on which the reigning champions will face each other for the first time this season. In one of the most historic and important duels in the domestic tournament, Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona already know when they will meet. The first match, played in Alcalá, will be on matchday 9 , on November 10 .
Meanwhile, the clash that will be held at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper will be on matchday 25. On April 13 , Víctor Martín 's team will travel to Barcelona to face the great dominator of everything. It will be a tough challenge, but they hope to surprise the best team in the world.
A Levante Las Planas of old acquaintances, the last rival
On the last day, which will take place on the weekend of May 18 , they will face a renewed Levante Badalona . The former Las Planas , which has signed Estefanía Banini or Sonia Majarín , among others, will travel to Alcalá de Henares . All, with the plan of surprising the colchoneras, who will seek to make a new impact.