LaLiga 2024/2025, all matches
La Liga, officially known as Primera Division, is the top flight of football in Spain and is considered one of the best in the world. The competition was founded in 1929 and has since been won 62 times by 9 different teams.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated the league over the years, winning the championship 34 and 26 times respectively. Atletico Madrid are third on the list with 11 titles. Athletic Bilbao are fourth with 8 titles, the most recent of which came in 1984.
La Liga is known for its talented players and high levels of technical skill. Lionel Messi, who spent most of his career with Barcelona, holds the record for most goals scored in La Liga history with 474. He also holds the record for most goals in a single season, scoring 50 in the 2011/2012 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018, also left a significant mark on the league, scoring 311 goals. His record for most goals in a match is five, which he did in two different games.
Real Madrid is currently the club with the most appearances in La Liga, having never missed a season in the top flight. Along with Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, they have never been relegated to the second division.
La Liga is also attractive to spectators due to its exciting derbies, such as El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético. These matches not only attract millions of fans around the world, but also often determine the outcome of the championship title.
In recent years, Real Madrid won the title in 2019/2020 and Atletico Madrid became champions in 2020/2021, highlighting the increasing competition at the top of the table. These successes highlight the growing quality and balance in La Liga, with many teams capable of challenging the dominance of the established giants.
La Liga remains one of the most technically advanced and tactically diverse leagues in the world, making it an exciting option for new fans and long-time football fans alike.