==History== ===Foundation=== In April 1928, José María Acha, a director at Getxo, first proposed the idea of a national league in Spain.
After much debate about the size of the league and who would take part, the Real Federación Española de Fútbol eventually agreed on the ten teams who would form the first Primera División in 1929.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, there were strict limits imposed on foreign players.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
They were also runners-up in 1932 and 1933.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
They were also runners-up in 1932 and 1933.
Real Madrid won their third La Liga in 1954, 21 years later since 1933, and retained its title in 1955.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
In 1935, Real Betis, then known as Betis Balompié, won their only title to date.
Only three of the founding clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Club, have never been relegated from the Primera División. ===1930s: Athletic Club prominence=== Although Barcelona won the very first Liga in 1929 and Real Madrid won their first titles in 1932 and 1933, it was Athletic Club that set the early pace winning Primera División in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1936.
Primera División was suspended during the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, the teams in the Republican area of Spain, with the notable exception of the two Madrid clubs, competed in the Mediterranean League and Barcelona emerged as champions.
Atlético were only awarded a place during the 1939–40 season as a replacement for Real Oviedo, whose ground had been damaged during the war.
During the 1940s Valencia, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona emerged as the strongest clubs, winning several titles.
Sevilla also enjoyed a brief golden era, finishing as runners-up in 1940 and 1942 before winning their only title to date in 1946. Meanwhile, on the other side of Spain, FC Barcelona began to emerge as a force under the legendary Josep Samitier.
Under Samitier and legendary players César Rodríguez, Josep Escolà, Estanislau Basora and Mariano Gonzalvo, Barcelona dominated La Liga in the late 1940s, winning back to back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949.
During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, there were strict limits imposed on foreign players.
The club subsequently won their first Liga title and retained it in 1941.
The young, pre-war squad of Valencia had also remained intact and in the post-war years matured into champions, gaining three Liga titles in 1942, 1944, and 1947.
Sevilla also enjoyed a brief golden era, finishing as runners-up in 1940 and 1942 before winning their only title to date in 1946. Meanwhile, on the other side of Spain, FC Barcelona began to emerge as a force under the legendary Josep Samitier.
The young, pre-war squad of Valencia had also remained intact and in the post-war years matured into champions, gaining three Liga titles in 1942, 1944, and 1947.
In 1944, Samitier returned to Barcelona as a coach and guided them in winning their second La Liga title in 1945.
In 1944, Samitier returned to Barcelona as a coach and guided them in winning their second La Liga title in 1945.
Sevilla also enjoyed a brief golden era, finishing as runners-up in 1940 and 1942 before winning their only title to date in 1946. Meanwhile, on the other side of Spain, FC Barcelona began to emerge as a force under the legendary Josep Samitier.
The young, pre-war squad of Valencia had also remained intact and in the post-war years matured into champions, gaining three Liga titles in 1942, 1944, and 1947.
They were also runners-up in 1948 and 1949.
Under Samitier and legendary players César Rodríguez, Josep Escolà, Estanislau Basora and Mariano Gonzalvo, Barcelona dominated La Liga in the late 1940s, winning back to back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949.
They were also runners-up in 1948 and 1949.
Under Samitier and legendary players César Rodríguez, Josep Escolà, Estanislau Basora and Mariano Gonzalvo, Barcelona dominated La Liga in the late 1940s, winning back to back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949.
Real Madrid and Barcelona dominated the championship in the 1950s, each winning four La Liga titles during the decade.
In the latter parts of the 1950s, coached by Helenio Herrera and featuring Luis Suárez, Barcelona won yet again their third set of back to back La Liga, winning them in 1959 and 1960.
In 1959, FC Barcelona also won another double of La Liga / Copa Del Rey, conquering three doubles in the 1950s. The 1950s also saw the beginning of the Real Madrid dominance.
During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, there were strict limits imposed on foreign players.
During the 1950s, however, these rules were circumvented by Real Madrid who naturalized Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás.
Di Stéfano, Puskás, Raymond Kopa and Francisco Gento formed the nucleus of the Real Madrid team that dominated the second half of the 1950s.
Barcelona continued their dominance and in the 2015–16 season, won back-to-back Liga/Copa Del Rey double, something that has not been achieved since the 1950s.
Under coach Ferdinand Daučík, FC Barcelona won back to back doubles, winning La Liga and Copa Del Rey in 1952 and 1953.
In 1952, FC Barcelona made history yet again by winning five distinctive trophies in one year.
Under coach Ferdinand Daučík, FC Barcelona won back to back doubles, winning La Liga and Copa Del Rey in 1952 and 1953.
Real Madrid won their third La Liga in 1954, 21 years later since 1933, and retained its title in 1955.
Real Madrid won their third La Liga in 1954, 21 years later since 1933, and retained its title in 1955.
In 1956, Athletic Club won their sixth La Liga title, but Real Madrid won La Liga again in 1957 and 1958.
In 1956, Athletic Club won their sixth La Liga title, but Real Madrid won La Liga again in 1957 and 1958.
In 1956, Athletic Club won their sixth La Liga title, but Real Madrid won La Liga again in 1957 and 1958.
In the latter parts of the 1950s, coached by Helenio Herrera and featuring Luis Suárez, Barcelona won yet again their third set of back to back La Liga, winning them in 1959 and 1960.
In 1959, FC Barcelona also won another double of La Liga / Copa Del Rey, conquering three doubles in the 1950s. The 1950s also saw the beginning of the Real Madrid dominance.
During the 1960s and 1970s Real Madrid dominated La Liga, winning 14 titles, with Atlético Madrid winning four.
In the latter parts of the 1950s, coached by Helenio Herrera and featuring Luis Suárez, Barcelona won yet again their third set of back to back La Liga, winning them in 1959 and 1960.
All in all, Barcelona and Real Madrid won 4 La Liga titles each, with Atlético Madrid winning two Liga and Athletic Club winning one during this decade. ===1960s–1970s: Real Madrid superiority=== Real Madrid dominated La Liga between 1960 and 1980, being crowned champions 14 times.
Real Madrid won five La Liga titles in a row from 1961 to 1965 as well as winning three doubles between 1960 and 1980.
During the 1960s and 1970s, only Atlético Madrid offered Real Madrid any serious challenge.
Although Real Madrid have been prominent, Barcelona have created a hegemony in Spain not seen since the Real Madrid of the 1960s-1970s.
Real Madrid won five La Liga titles in a row from 1961 to 1965 as well as winning three doubles between 1960 and 1980.
Atlético Madrid also finished second place in 1961, 1963 and 1965.
Atlético Madrid also finished second place in 1961, 1963 and 1965.
Real Madrid won five La Liga titles in a row from 1961 to 1965 as well as winning three doubles between 1960 and 1980.
Atlético Madrid also finished second place in 1961, 1963 and 1965.
Atlético Madrid were crowned La Liga champions four times in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977.
During the 1960s and 1970s Real Madrid dominated La Liga, winning 14 titles, with Atlético Madrid winning four.
During the 1960s and 1970s, only Atlético Madrid offered Real Madrid any serious challenge.
Atlético Madrid were crowned La Liga champions four times in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977.
In 1971, Valencia won their fourth La Liga title in 1971 under Alfredo Di Stéfano, and the Johan Cruyff-inspired Barcelona won their ninth La Liga in 1974. === 1980s: Real Madrid and the Basque Clubs === Real Madrid's monopoly in La Liga was interrupted significantly in the 1980s.
Atlético Madrid were crowned La Liga champions four times in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977.
In 1971, Valencia won their fourth La Liga title in 1971 under Alfredo Di Stéfano, and the Johan Cruyff-inspired Barcelona won their ninth La Liga in 1974. === 1980s: Real Madrid and the Basque Clubs === Real Madrid's monopoly in La Liga was interrupted significantly in the 1980s.
Barcelona won their tenth La Liga title in 1985 under coach Terry Venables, their first La Liga win since 1974. ===1990s: Barcelona's Dream Team=== Johan Cruyff returned to Barcelona as manager in 1988, and assembled the legendary Dream Team.
Atlético Madrid were crowned La Liga champions four times in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977.
During the 1980s and 1990s Real Madrid were prominent in La Liga, but the Basque clubs of Athletic Club and Real Sociedad had their share of success, each winning two Liga titles.
All in all, Barcelona and Real Madrid won 4 La Liga titles each, with Atlético Madrid winning two Liga and Athletic Club winning one during this decade. ===1960s–1970s: Real Madrid superiority=== Real Madrid dominated La Liga between 1960 and 1980, being crowned champions 14 times.
Real Madrid won five La Liga titles in a row from 1961 to 1965 as well as winning three doubles between 1960 and 1980.
In 1971, Valencia won their fourth La Liga title in 1971 under Alfredo Di Stéfano, and the Johan Cruyff-inspired Barcelona won their ninth La Liga in 1974. === 1980s: Real Madrid and the Basque Clubs === Real Madrid's monopoly in La Liga was interrupted significantly in the 1980s.
Although Real Madrid won another five La Liga titles in a row from 1986 to 1990 under the brilliance of Emilio Butragueño and Hugo Sánchez, the Basque clubs of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club also dominated the 1980s.
Real Sociedad won back-to-back La Liga titles in 1981 and 1982, after leaving both Real Madrid runner up.
Real Sociedad won back-to-back La Liga titles in 1981 and 1982, after leaving both Real Madrid runner up.
In 1982, Barcelona again set the record by signing Diego Maradona from Boca Juniors for £5 million (£ million in ).
Their title wins were followed by fellow Basque club Athletic Club, who won back-to-back titles in 1983 and 1984, with Athletic Club winning their fifth La Liga and Copa Del Rey double in 1984.
Their title wins were followed by fellow Basque club Athletic Club, who won back-to-back titles in 1983 and 1984, with Athletic Club winning their fifth La Liga and Copa Del Rey double in 1984.
Barcelona won their tenth La Liga title in 1985 under coach Terry Venables, their first La Liga win since 1974. ===1990s: Barcelona's Dream Team=== Johan Cruyff returned to Barcelona as manager in 1988, and assembled the legendary Dream Team.
Although Real Madrid won another five La Liga titles in a row from 1986 to 1990 under the brilliance of Emilio Butragueño and Hugo Sánchez, the Basque clubs of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club also dominated the 1980s.
Barcelona won their tenth La Liga title in 1985 under coach Terry Venables, their first La Liga win since 1974. ===1990s: Barcelona's Dream Team=== Johan Cruyff returned to Barcelona as manager in 1988, and assembled the legendary Dream Team.
During the 1980s and 1990s Real Madrid were prominent in La Liga, but the Basque clubs of Athletic Club and Real Sociedad had their share of success, each winning two Liga titles.
From the 1990s onward, Barcelona have dominated La Liga winning 16 titles to date.
Although Real Madrid won another five La Liga titles in a row from 1986 to 1990 under the brilliance of Emilio Butragueño and Hugo Sánchez, the Basque clubs of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club also dominated the 1980s.
All in all, Barcelona won six La Liga titles in the 1990s and continued their success throughout the 2000s. ===2000s: Real Madrid, Barcelona and new challengers=== The 21st Century has continued the success FC Barcelona had in the 1990s under Johan Cruyff, dominating La Liga.
The success of possession-based football was revolutionary, and Cruyff's team won their first European Cup in 1992 and four consecutive La Liga titles between 1991 and 1994.
The success of possession-based football was revolutionary, and Cruyff's team won their first European Cup in 1992 and four consecutive La Liga titles between 1991 and 1994.
The success of possession-based football was revolutionary, and Cruyff's team won their first European Cup in 1992 and four consecutive La Liga titles between 1991 and 1994.
In total, Cruyff won 11 trophies in eight years, making him the most successful manager in Barcelona's history until the record was broken by his protégé Pep Guardiola two decades later, before Zinedine Zidane becoming Real Madrid manager. Barcelona's run ended with Real Madrid winning La Liga in 1995.
Atlético Madrid won their ninth La Liga title in 1996, as well as their only Liga/Copa Del Rey double, before Real Madrid added another Liga to their cabinet in 1997.
Atlético Madrid, under the management of Diego Simeone won their tenth La Liga title in 2013–14, their first since 1996.
Atlético Madrid won their ninth La Liga title in 1996, as well as their only Liga/Copa Del Rey double, before Real Madrid added another Liga to their cabinet in 1997.
Deportivo La Coruña are the joint fifth-most participating Spanish team in the Champions League with Sevilla — after Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Atlético Madrid — with five Champions League appearances in a row, including a semifinal appearance in 2003–04. In 2005–06, Barcelona won the Champions League and Sevilla won the UEFA Cup, making La Liga the first league to do the European "double" since 1997.
After the success of Cruyff, another Dutchman – Ajax manager, Louis van Gaal – arrived at the Camp Nou, and with the talents of Luís Figo, Luis Enrique, and Rivaldo, Barcelona won the La Liga title in 1998 and 1999, including their fourth double of Liga and Copa Del Rey in 1998.
After the success of Cruyff, another Dutchman – Ajax manager, Louis van Gaal – arrived at the Camp Nou, and with the talents of Luís Figo, Luis Enrique, and Rivaldo, Barcelona won the La Liga title in 1998 and 1999, including their fourth double of Liga and Copa Del Rey in 1998.
Between 1999–2000 and 2004, Deportivo La Coruña finished in the top three on five occasions, a better record than either Real Madrid or Barcelona, and in 2000, under Javier Irureta, Deportivo became the ninth team to be crowned champions.
All in all, Barcelona won six La Liga titles in the 1990s and continued their success throughout the 2000s. ===2000s: Real Madrid, Barcelona and new challengers=== The 21st Century has continued the success FC Barcelona had in the 1990s under Johan Cruyff, dominating La Liga.
Between 1999–2000 and 2004, Deportivo La Coruña finished in the top three on five occasions, a better record than either Real Madrid or Barcelona, and in 2000, under Javier Irureta, Deportivo became the ninth team to be crowned champions.
Valencia were also a very strong team in the early 2000s; they were crowned La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benítez. Real Madrid won their first Liga titles of the century in 2001 and 2003.
Valencia were also a very strong team in the early 2000s; they were crowned La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benítez. Real Madrid won their first Liga titles of the century in 2001 and 2003.
Valencia were also a very strong team in the early 2000s; they were crowned La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benítez. Real Madrid won their first Liga titles of the century in 2001 and 2003.
Valencia were also a very strong team in the early 2000s; they were crowned La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benítez. Real Madrid won their first Liga titles of the century in 2001 and 2003.
Deportivo La Coruña are the joint fifth-most participating Spanish team in the Champions League with Sevilla — after Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Atlético Madrid — with five Champions League appearances in a row, including a semifinal appearance in 2003–04. In 2005–06, Barcelona won the Champions League and Sevilla won the UEFA Cup, making La Liga the first league to do the European "double" since 1997.
Between 1999–2000 and 2004, Deportivo La Coruña finished in the top three on five occasions, a better record than either Real Madrid or Barcelona, and in 2000, under Javier Irureta, Deportivo became the ninth team to be crowned champions.
Valencia were also a very strong team in the early 2000s; they were crowned La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benítez. Real Madrid won their first Liga titles of the century in 2001 and 2003.
FC Barcelona won their first title of the new century under the brilliance of Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o in the 2004–2005 season.
Atlético Madrid became the first team since Valencia in 2004 to win La Liga and break Barcelona and Real Madrid's dominion over the league.
Barcelona retained the title and won it again in the 2005–2006 season. ===2010s: Barcelona dominance=== Under the era of Pep Guardiola, powered by La Masia's talent, such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta, Barcelona added two straight Liga titles in 2009 and 2010.
Deportivo La Coruña are the joint fifth-most participating Spanish team in the Champions League with Sevilla — after Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Atlético Madrid — with five Champions League appearances in a row, including a semifinal appearance in 2003–04. In 2005–06, Barcelona won the Champions League and Sevilla won the UEFA Cup, making La Liga the first league to do the European "double" since 1997.
With world-class players like Raúl, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuaín, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Figo, Real Madrid won back-to-back La Liga titles in 2006–07 and 2007–08.
Seventy years later, on 28 September 2007, Barcelona requested the Royal Spanish Football Federation (Spanish acronym RFEF) to recognise that title as a Liga title.
With world-class players like Raúl, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuaín, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Figo, Real Madrid won back-to-back La Liga titles in 2006–07 and 2007–08.
FC Barcelona also became the first team in Spain to achieve the Treble in the 2008–09 season, consisting of winning the La Liga/Copa del Rey double and the UEFA Champions League.
For Madrid, it was only their third title since the start of Barcelona's dominance in 2008–09 . === 2020s: Present === The 2020–21 season started on September 12.
In 2008–09 season, the governing body created the LFP Awards (now called La Liga Awards), awarded each season to individual players and coaches.
It has also produced the continent's top-rated club more times (22) than any other league in that period, more than double that of second-placed Serie A (Italy), including the top club in 10 of the 11 seasons between 2009 and 2019; each of these pinnacles was achieved by either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Barcelona retained the title and won it again in the 2005–2006 season. ===2010s: Barcelona dominance=== Under the era of Pep Guardiola, powered by La Masia's talent, such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta, Barcelona added two straight Liga titles in 2009 and 2010.
Barcelona retained the title and won it again in the 2005–2006 season. ===2010s: Barcelona dominance=== Under the era of Pep Guardiola, powered by La Masia's talent, such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta, Barcelona added two straight Liga titles in 2009 and 2010.
Barcelona won a third straight La Liga title in the 2010–11 season, but Real Madrid ended their winning streak in the 2011–2012 season under the management of José Mourinho.
On 25 August 2015, La Liga became the first league to qualify five teams for the UEFA Champions League group stage (Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia). ==Champions== ===Performance by club=== ==Performance comparison since 2010== Performance comparison of top teams since 2010. ==Players== ===Eligibility of non-EU players=== In La Liga, players can claim citizenship from the nation their ancestors came from.
Barcelona won a third straight La Liga title in the 2010–11 season, but Real Madrid ended their winning streak in the 2011–2012 season under the management of José Mourinho.
The following year, in the 2012–2013 season, Barcelona won yet again another La Liga title under coach Tito Vilanova, replicating the 100 points record Real Madrid achieved the previous year.
Although Real Madrid has been prominent, winning nine titles, La Liga has also seen other champions, including Atlético Madrid, Valencia, and Deportivo La Coruña. According to UEFA's league coefficient rankings, La Liga has been the top league in Europe in each of the seven years from 2013 to 2019 (calculated using accumulated figures from five preceding seasons), and has led Europe for 22 of the 60 ranked years up to 2019, more than any other country.
Atlético Madrid, under the management of Diego Simeone won their tenth La Liga title in 2013–14, their first since 1996.
In the 2014–15 season, under the trio of Messi, Neymar, and Suarez nicknamed 'MSN', Barcelona made history by becoming the first team to achieve a second treble, and winning a sixth Liga/Copa Del Rey double.
This feat was repeated in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Barcelona continued their dominance and in the 2015–16 season, won back-to-back Liga/Copa Del Rey double, something that has not been achieved since the 1950s.
This feat was repeated in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
On 25 August 2015, La Liga became the first league to qualify five teams for the UEFA Champions League group stage (Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia). ==Champions== ===Performance by club=== ==Performance comparison since 2010== Performance comparison of top teams since 2010. ==Players== ===Eligibility of non-EU players=== In La Liga, players can claim citizenship from the nation their ancestors came from.
Real Madrid brought back the La Liga title under the management of Zinedine Zidane in 2016–17, but Barcelona won the title again in the 2017–18 season, as well as winning their eighth double, for 7 La Liga titles in 10 years.
This feat was repeated in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Real Madrid brought back the La Liga title under the management of Zinedine Zidane in 2016–17, but Barcelona won the title again in the 2017–18 season, as well as winning their eighth double, for 7 La Liga titles in 10 years.
Barcelona retained the title yet again and won their 26th La Liga title in the 2018–19 season, for 8 La Liga titles in 11 years.
This feat was repeated in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Barcelona soon invested a large amount of the money received from this transfer in a replacement, Ousmane Dembélé, whose deal – €105m – was the second most expensive ever before Philippe Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona for €142m in January 2018. ==Player records== ===Most goals=== Boldface indicates a player still active in La Liga.
Although Real Madrid has been prominent, winning nine titles, La Liga has also seen other champions, including Atlético Madrid, Valencia, and Deportivo La Coruña. According to UEFA's league coefficient rankings, La Liga has been the top league in Europe in each of the seven years from 2013 to 2019 (calculated using accumulated figures from five preceding seasons), and has led Europe for 22 of the 60 ranked years up to 2019, more than any other country.
It has also produced the continent's top-rated club more times (22) than any other league in that period, more than double that of second-placed Serie A (Italy), including the top club in 10 of the 11 seasons between 2009 and 2019; each of these pinnacles was achieved by either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Madrid reclaimed the title in 2019–20, winning the season that was severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Espanyol was the first team in Primera to be dropped to Segunda División in the 2019/20 season.
Mallorca and Leganés were also downgraded later. ==Clubs== 20 teams contest the league in its current season, including the top 17 sides from the 2019–20 season and three promoted from the 2019–20 Segunda División.
As of the end of season 2020/2021, the ranking of Spain (and de facto La Liga) is 2nd.
For Madrid, it was only their third title since the start of Barcelona's dominance in 2008–09 . === 2020s: Present === The 2020–21 season started on September 12.
The teams participating in La Liga 2020/21 are Athletic Club de Bilbao, Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona, Betis, Cádiz, Eibar, Getafe, Huesca, Levante, Osasuna, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid, Villarreal, Elche, Alavés, Eibar and Celta Vigo.
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