This archive report was first published on 11 May 2020.
On May 10, 2020, La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed his hope to resume the Spanish football season on June 12, despite eight new positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff.
La Liga had allowed players to resume individual training at training grounds last week, marking the beginning of a staggered training program aimed at restarting competitive games in mid-June.
However, the recent positive tests have raised concerns about the safety of resuming the season. Tebas acknowledged that the decision to resume the season would ultimately depend on the health authorities and the number of positive cases.
La Liga's training plan includes players initially carrying out work individually before expanding into small groups and finally taking part in larger team sessions. The medical protocol for training is strict, with players arriving already changed and at specific times to avoid contact with others.
They wear masks and gloves, and have their temperatures taken before entering the premises. At the end of training, they take away a bag of fresh kit for the next day and shower at home.
La Liga's president emphasized that the economic fallout of canceling the top flight would be significant, with estimated costs of around a billion euros ($1.08 billion). However, the third and fourth tiers in Spain will not complete their seasons, as confirmed by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Wednesday.
