The Premier League may be a week off, but in Europe the new season is already under way. La Liga kicks off this weekend, with Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga soon to follow. BBC Sport rounds up the best storylines.\n\nIn La Liga, Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid 13 years after his first spell ended.

Many expected Real to dominate after signing Kylian Mbappe in 2024, but the team has not gelled. Mourinho must manage egos like Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Hansi Flick's Barcelona remain favourites for a third consecutive league title.\n\nIn Serie A, Inter Milan are fancied to defend their crown.

Napoli, AC Milan, Atalanta and Lazio all have new managers. Como face a debut Champions League campaign. Roma finished third and have backed Gian Piero Gasperini.\n\nIn the Bundesliga, Harry Kane has scored 98 goals in 94 Bundesliga games and shows no signs of slowing down.

Bayern Munich's firepower should see them dominate again. Schalke 04 return after three years away, and Elversberg complete a fairytale rise to the top flight. Ligue 1 looks set for PSG to win for the 13th time in 15 seasons, though they lost six league games last season.