Dive deep into the history of La Liga, exploring how the league began
and evolved over time, from its early days to its current status as one
of the top football leagues in the world.
Founded in 1929, La Liga, officially known as the Primera División,
was established to organize and elevate football competition in
Spain. It quickly became renowned for its high level of play and the
emergence of top Spanish talent.
La Liga's prominence grew significantly in the 1950s and 1960s, with
clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona becoming dominant forces.
The league became known for its iconic players and memorable
rivalries, including the fierce El Clásico between Madrid and
Barcelona.
In the 1980s and 1990s, La Liga continued to attract international
stars and expand its global reach. The league's exciting style of
play and the success of teams in European competitions helped cement
its reputation as a leading football league.
Today, La Liga remains a major force in global football, celebrated
for its top-level competition, legendary players, and significant
influence on the sport. Its history is marked by iconic moments and
a commitment to excellence in Spanish football.
2024 Champion
Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona 4-2
Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday
after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left
Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings.
Real Madrid, who have lost only once in the league this season, beat
lowly Cadiz earlier on Saturday. They hold a 13-point advantage over
second-placed Girona while Barcelona dropped to third with four
matches remaining.
Real now can turn their attention to a LaLiga-Champions League
double as they get ready to host Bayern Munich in the semi-final
return leg on Wednesday after snatching a 2-2 draw in Germany last
week.
La Liga Teams
Discover the elite teams competing in the Spanish La Liga, showcasing
the best of Spanish Soccer.
Alaves
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D. (Spanish pronunciation: ; Sporting Alavés), usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Founded...
Founded: 1921
Stadium: Mendizorroza
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club (Basque: Athletic Kluba), also commonly known as Athletic Bilbao (Basque: Bilboko Athletic Kluba / Spanish: Athletic de Bilbao), is a professional football club, based in Bilbao, Basque Country,...
Founded: 1898
Stadium: San Mamés
Atletico Madrid
Club Atlético de Madrid (meaning "Athletic Club of Madrid"), commonly referred to as Atlético de Madrid or simply as Atlético or Atleti, is a Spanish professional football club based in...
Founded: 1903
Stadium: Civitas Metropolitano
Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona, also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and...
Founded: 1899
Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Celta Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo, or simply Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Primera División. It was founded on 23...
Founded: 1923
Stadium: Balaídos
Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol (Catalan: ; "Royal Spanish Sports Club of Barcelona"), commonly known as Espanyol de Barcelona, is a professional sports club based in Barcelona, Spain.
Founded in 1900, the...
Founded: 1900
Stadium: RCDE Stadium
Getafe
Getafe Club de Fútbol, or simply Getafe, is a Spanish professional football club that plays in La Liga. The club is based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
Girona
Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D. is a professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded on 23 July 1930, it plays in La Liga, to which they gained promotion in...
Founded: 1930
Stadium: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands. Founded on 22 August 1949, it plays in Segunda...
Founded: 1949
Stadium: Estadio de Gran Canaria
Leganes
Club Deportivo Leganés, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team from Leganés, in the outskirts of Madrid. Founded on 23 June 1928, it plays in the Segunda División. It holds home...
Founded: 1928
Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, S.A.D. (Catalan: Reial Club Deportiu Mallorca, Royal Sporting Club Mallorca), commonly known as Real Mallorca or just Mallorca is a Spanish professional football club based in...
Founded: 1916
Stadium: Estadi de Son Moix
Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna (Osasuna Athletic Club) or simply Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Pamplona, Navarre.
Founded on November 17, 1920, the club currently plays in La Liga, holding...
Founded: 1920
Stadium: Reyno de Navarra
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié, SAD, more commonly referred to as Real Betis is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907,...
Founded: 1907
Stadium: Estadio Benito Villamarín
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Royal Madrid Football Club), commonly known as Real Madrid, or simply as Real, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain.
Founded in 1902 as...
Founded: 1902
Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Real Sociedad
Anoeta Stadium, currently known as the Reale Arena for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain that was inaugurated in 1993.
The stadium lies at the...
Founded: 1909
Stadium: Reale Arena
Sevilla
Sevilla Fútbol Club (commonly referred to as Sevilla, is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It...
Founded: 1905
Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Valencia
Valencia Club de Fútbol (Valencian: València Club de Futbol) commonly referred to as Valencia CF or simply Valencia, is a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia. They play in...
Founded: 1919
Stadium: Estadio de Mestalla
Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., or simply Real Valladolid (pronounced ) or Valladolid, is a professional football club based in Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain that competes in La...
Founded: 1928
Stadium: José Zorrilla
Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D. (Spanish pronunciation: ), often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas. Rayo was founded on 29...
Founded: 1924
Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
Villarreal
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. (Valencian: Vila-real Club de Futbol, S.A.D.), usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish football club based in Villarreal, a city in...
