⚡ La Liga Gameweek 1 Deadline Alert
- Contest Target: La Liga GW1 Free Entry Contest ($0 cost, real XFC prizes).
- Deadline: Saturday evening (before first La Liga kickoff).
- Roster Strategy: 11 Starters (mix of 1★/2★ free leased cards + 5★ cornerstone stars) + Assistant Manager multiplier.
👉 Build Your Free Serie A GW1 Lineup on FootballCoin Before Deadline
It’s on! The new La Liga season has started, and you probably have a lot of questions left unanswered. You’re looking to win your La Liga fantasy football contests, too, aren’t you?
I’m here to help. FootballCoin has set up a contest that includes the matches between the 25th and 27th of August, 2026. I’ve been writing fantasy football advice columns for a decade, and these are the players that I think you need.
My GW1-2 La Liga Squad Reveal
These are the games from the second part of GW1 and also the ones that start GW2. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are included in this one. I want to suggest a team that mixes experience and youth, stars and budget picks.
I’m playing in a 4-4-2 formation.
| Position | Player Name | Club | Card Tier | Why Included for GW1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Andrei Radu | Celta de Vigo | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Clean sheet potential vs Osasuna |
| DEF 1 | Dean Huijsen | Real Madrid | 3★ | Good, confident start to the season for Real Madrid |
| DEF 2 | Rodrigo Riquelme | Betis | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Underrated player in strong form |
| DEF 3 | Jesus Vasquez | Valencia | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Good full-back with strong attacking instincts |
| DEF 4 | Xavi Espart | Barcelona | 1★ – Free | This season can prove to be a major upgrade for him |
| MID 1 | Miguel Roman | Celta de Vigo | 2★ – Free w/ lease | In-form midfielder who can perform well against Osasuna |
| MID 2 | Oihan Sancet | Athletic Bilbao | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Can you believe he’s still a free card? Get him! |
| MID 3 | Facundo Bernal | Betis | 1★ – Free | Youngster with a lot of potential |
| MID 4 | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 5★ | One of the top midfielders in the world at the moment |
| FW 1 | Ante Budimir | Internazionale | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Consistent striker who is a real bargain pick |
| FW 2 | Raphinha | Baarcelona | 5★ | Brazilian striker who put in a dominating performance in GW1 |
| AM | Jordi Alba | Retired AM | 5★ | A 5* Assistant Manager is a must-have |
3 Must-Have “Sleeper Picks” for GW1-2
- Alvaro Valles (Proven Shotstopper): Bargain pick with potential to maintain a clean sheet
- Abel Bretones (Creative Wing-Back): Bretones is, technically, a wide defender, but his attacking potential makes him a strong pick
- Inigo Arguibide (Attacking Defender): Young attacking player who is always capable of a strong tackle when needed
