Mumbai, May 28 (IANS): eLaLiga Santander's official eSports competition is set to return in a bid to complete the season and to allow Spains leading EA SPORTS FIFA 20 gamers to go head to head in the final which will take place in July.

In light of the current situation and following the recommendations and measures enforced by the Spanish Ministry of Health, eLaLiga Santander has also adjusted its format, with the rest of the campaign to be played out online in a bid to safeguard the health of all those involved.

Under the slogan #BackToWin, created by LaLiga and Movistar to reinforce the idea that the return of football is a victory for everyone, eLaLiga Santander is back and stronger than ever in the wake of the health crisis caused by COVID-19.

Following a break of over two months, eLaLiga Santander will return on June 8 with the second online tournament. Meanwhile, over the weekend of June 20 and 21, mid-season will take place online, which will see the 16 players to have qualified from the second online tournament face off.

The third online tournament will take place in early summer. In addition to eLaLiga Santander representatives, amateur players from across Spain can also sign up for this competition. The winner of the second season of eLaLiga Santander will not be crowned until the first week of July (4th and 5th), with the champion set to be awarded a virtual trophy and €40,000 in prize money. eLaLiga Santander is Spain's most lucrative eSports competition, with a total of €100,000 distributed amongst competitors.