( CNN ) -- The first round of Spanish league season this weekend has been called off due to a strike by players from the top two divisions . It means Barcelona 's opening match at Malaga in their defense of their La Liga title will be postponed . Arch-rivals Real Madrid were due to play Athletic Bilboa in their opener . The two were involved in an explosive second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday , won 3-2 by Barcelona and 5-4 on overall aggregate , but must now wait to begin their league campaigns . Talks between the Professional Football League ( LFP ) ) and the Association of Spanish Footballers ( AFE ) broke down Friday , both sides announced . The LFP confirmed in a statement on its website that `` the opening weekend of fixtures in the Liga BBVA and Liga Adelante , which was due to be played this weekend has been postponed . '' An earlier posting had stated that the strike was `` absolutely unjustified and futile '' , arguing that the two sides were in `` 80 percent agreement '' over a deal . But LFP chairman Jose Luis Astiazaran told AFP Friday : `` We put on the table today our positions , which are very far apart , and we are concentrating now on being able to save the second day . '' Talks will resume Saturday and Monday to attempt to salvage the second round of matches , but a prolonged strike would likely have serious implications in a crowded Spanish league season with Barcelona defending their Champions League crown as well as La Liga . Barcelona refused comment on the strike when contacted by CNN Friday .
Strike by Spanish players wipes out first weekend of fixtures in top two divisions . Relations between the Spanish Football League and Players ' Association break down . Strike is over pay ##roll for players who are unhappy about unpaid wages . Barcelona were due to begin final of Spanish Cup at Malaga Stadium .