La Liga
La Liga is Spain's first division, home to Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Follow the live standings, next fixtures and the Pichichi top-scorer race below.
- Clubs
- 20
- Matches
- 380
- Founded
- 1929
About La Liga
Spanish football rewards technique and positional play over pure athleticism, and it shows in the individual quality at the top of the table. El Clásico and the Madrid derby are the marquee dates, but the mid-table sides are among Europe's best-coached — which is why La Liga clubs keep going deep in Europe.
- —El Clásico — Real Madrid vs Barcelona — twice a season
- —The Pichichi trophy goes to the league's leading scorer
- —Champions League places for the top four, Europa League for fifth
