Real Madrid land Guler; Inigo joins Barcelona; Real Betis keep Perez: 10 things from this week's LaLiga you must know

What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Arda Güler's highly-touted arrival at Real Madrid to the beginning of pre-season training.

There were many important transfers in Spanish football this past week, with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid and several other clubs completing deals that have excited their fanbases. Here's all you need to know.

LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION, the newly named top and second tiers of Spanish football

LALIGA kicked off a new era this past week, with EA SPORTS™ becoming the new strategic partner of Spanish professional football. At a launch ceremony held in Madrid, the new names of the competitions were revealed: the first division will be named LALIGA EA SPORTS and the second division LALIGA HYPERMOTION, both derived from the new title sponsor agreement.

Turkish talent Arda Güler joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid achieved a very exciting acquisition this past week, completing a deal to bring 18-year-old Turkey international Arda Güler to the Bernabéu. The attacking midfielder, who can also play as a winger, enjoyed a super 2022/23 season with Fenerbahçe and was wanted by several of Europe's top clubs, with Los Blancos winning this race to secure his highly coveted signature.

Iñigo Martínez switches from Athletic Club to Barça

FC Barcelona already had one of the very best defensive units in world football on their way to winning the Spanish championship last season, and they've further strengthened their back line by bringing in centre-back Iñigo Martínez on a free transfer. The Spain international leaves Athletic Club after five years in Bilbao and, still only 32 years of age, has a lot to offer Barça.

César Azpilicueta