Clubs in Spain's top two football divisions can begin training in small groups from Monday as they move into the third phase of a protocol for resuming activity after the Covid-19 pandemic, a source close to the matter has said.

The source said La Liga had informed clubs they could start training in groups of up to 10 players from May 18.

Players had returned to their training grounds earlier this month for the first time since all organised football in Spain was provisionally suspended in early March.