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Which match was the most watched in matchday 1 of La Liga, Tebas is exposed

The data show that Tebas is ruining La Liga

Tebas remains determined to boast about LaLiga, claiming it's the best in the world. He also insists that the matches are watched by millions of viewers and that it's a spectacle that attracts many people. However, facts outweigh narratives, and once again he has been exposed.

LaLiga has returned with an opening matchday that stretched from Friday to Tuesday. Five days of soccer in which Real Madrid has once again been Tebas's savior in terms of viewership. Its match against Osasuna was the most watched with 738,000 viewers and an 8.4% share.

Real Madrid player celebrating a goal with arms outstretched during a match against a team in red uniforms
Mbappé celebrating his goal against Osasuna | Real Madrid Confidencial

This first matchday has lost viewers compared to previous seasons. It's clear that Tebas's LaLiga attracts fewer and fewer people no matter how much he insists on selling a different narrative. The systematic mistreatment they've given the product is taking its toll on the ratings.

Tebas doesn't want to see it and is more determined to try to harm Madrid with questionable decisions. LaLiga is an increasingly devalued product that has lost its appeal. Only the white team seems to draw people in front of the television.

Neither Barça nor Atlético connect with people like Real Madrid

Real Madrid, Barça, and Atlético are once again the three favorites to win LaLiga this season. However, it seems that in terms of excitement, the Merengues win by a landslide over their rivals. One only has to look at the viewership data for each of their matches.

Soccer players contest the ball near the box during a match between Mallorca and Barcelona, with the scoreboard showing Barcelona in the lead.
Ferran Torres scores a goal while a Mallorca player is on the ground | Real Madrid Confidencial

While Real Madrid soared to 738,000 viewers,  Barça was left far behind. Only 453,000 people watched its match against Mallorca, which is about 300,000 fewer. Without a doubt, this is a huge difference that clearly shows the passions each team stirs up.

There's less difference between the Colchoneros and the Culers, who share very similar numbers.  Atlético's defeat against Espanyol was watched by 409,000 viewers. Alavés – Levante was the least watched with 41,000 people tuning in.

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