After the excitement of the Spanish Super Cup between Real Madrid and Barcelona, it’s a great feeling to know that the 2011-12 La Liga season is returning this weekend after a week of strikes by the players association.

For those of you who live in the United States, here’s where you can watch La Liga games on television and Internet this weekend:

Saturday, August 27, 2011:

  • Real Sporting Gijon v Real Sociedad, Noon ET, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes
  • Valencia v Racing Santander, 2pm ET, GolTV

Sunday, August 28, 2011:

  • Mallorca v Espanyol, Noon ET, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes
  • Real Zaragoza v Real Madrid, 2pm ET, GolTV
  • Seville v Malaga, 4pm ET, GolTV

Monday, August 29, 2011:

  • Barcelona v Villarreal, 3pm ET, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes