Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that La Liga can resume from its coronavirus lockdown in the week of June 8.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has said the preferred date for games to resume is Friday, June 12, and Sanchez's announcement means that plan has been given the green light from the government.
"We are very happy with the decision. It is the result of the great work of clubs, players, coaches," wrote Tebas on Twitter.
"But it is very important to follow the health protocol and respect the trajectory of the pandemic. We cannot lower our guard."
More than two months after the Covid-19 pandemic halted the season in Spain, players have begun training in small groups as they aim to be as ready as possible for the planned reboot next month.
Barcelona sit top of the table, two points ahead of Real Madrid. Clubs have 11 games left to play to finish the season, with the proposed final round to be completed by the end of July.
The Andalusian derby between Real Betis and Sevilla is likely to be the first game back.
A compressed calendar would mean teams playing matches both in midweek and at weekends while fixtures will be held behind closed doors, with only 197 people allowed to attend.
Players will also undergo tests for coronavirus the day before games and will have their temperatures taken before being allowed to enter stadiums.
"When you leave the house the risk is already there," Barcelona captain Lionel Messi told Mundo Deportivo earlier this month. "So I think you can't think about it too much because otherwise you'll not want to go out anywhere."
La Liga's staggered training program meant players began working individually at training grounds on May 4 and were able to expand into groups of up to 10 players last week.
Barcelona resume the season two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table. AFP
Javier Tebas
