Barcelona have finally reached an agreement with Lionel Messi, as they approached the talisman with an incredible deal, quite difficult for anyone to decline. Club president Josep Bartomeu, despite previous criticisms of his administration, was never expected to let the decorated forward mark his name on the free transfer list, and he has now mesmerised…
Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their efforts to sign in-form Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti, for whom they may face competition from Man Utd. The Frenchman’s fame has grown with each appearance for the Spanish giants, and he has already established himself as one of the best defenders in all of Europe. Moreover, the fact that…
David De Gea is reluctant to leave Old Trafford, and he has instructed his agent Jorge Mendes to reject Real Madrid, as per latest sources. The decorated goalkeeper has been under Madrid’s radar for quite a while now, and was ever so close to joining the La Liga giants in the summer of 2015 before a faulty…
Not all seems to be going well at Real Madrid, and after an unconvincing start in La Liga, it is now being speculated that there are dressing room conflicts surrounding two of their mega stars. The height of this issue has raised so high that club captain Sergio Ramos is reportedly using former Tottenham Hotspur duo…
Antoine Griezmann is set to reject Manchester United’s advances and focus on a move to Barcelona. The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Madrid for quite a while now, and might as well have been a United player this season had it not been for Atletico’s transfer ban. The player was eager…
Cristiano Ronaldo has made known his list of desired transfer targets to the higher-ups at Real Madrid, reports Diario Gol. The Portuguese superstar is believed to have an influence on transfers, and is keen to make that count. He has jotted down the names of three players who he thinks will be instrumental to the club’s…
Having players shine at your outfits is something all sides dearly desire. But with great performance comes the great possibility of another club swooping in for the player, and if the said club is a big name, chances of retaining the talent tend to be slim. In this regard, United and Chelsea can now take…
The Neymar saga still seems to be running its course, in spite of the Brazilian having signed for Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. The world record £198 million transfer shook the football world to its core, and even more his former employers, Barcelona. But now, the Catalan giants could be looking at an even worse…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly issued a warning to David de Gea regarding a move to the European and Spanish champions. The Spaniard’s saga with Real has been a long one, and several reports have come earlier where speculations continued to link him with a move. Earlier this month, it was said that…
The hopes piled on Matteo Darmian when he was signed by Louis Van Gaal haven’t seen fruition under Jose Mourinho. As a result, the Italian defender has seen a sharp drop from the pecking order. The absolutely stunning form of both Antonio Valencia, and as of recent, Ashley Young as well, have ensured that a…
Recently, Barcelona have been linked with a shock transfer concerning Atletico Madrid talisman Antoine Griezmann. But unlike the fans, it doesn’t seem like all the players at Camp Nou are excited by the idea. The striker’s links to Los Rojiblancos’ rival club seemingly came out of nowhere, with multiple reports claiming a deal had already…
Manchester United are reportedly targeting a move for Jose Gimenez. The Atletico Madrid defender has been in and out of the squad recently, and is currently behind Diego Godin and Stefan Savic in the pecking order. As a result, at the age of 22, a move away from the club seems likely in order to…
La Liga leaders Barcelona were left in dismay when a legitimate Lionel Messi goal was ruled out in a top-of-the-table clash against Valencia on Sunday. Around the half hour mark, Messi thrashed a blistering strike from just outside the box, which proved to be too much for the Valencia shot-stopper, Neto, as he couldn’t hold onto…
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is planning to bring in Manchester United starlet Anthony Martial as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports. The La Liga and European Champions were heavily linked with teen sensation Kylian Mbappe over the summer, but failed to land him. As a result, Zidane has now set his…
Barcelona have stepped up their efforts to lure Arsenal superstar Mesut Özil to the Nou Camp with a new bumper deal. The German’s contract negotiations with the Gunners have prolonged beyond normal circumstances, and him staying seems like an unlikely possibility now. Özil is reportedly demanding a £300,000-a-week deal to extend his stay at the…
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is reportedly willing to hold talks with United over a potential move to Old Trafford after having grown extremely frustrated with his situation at the Bernabeu. Varane has been linked with the Red Devils on multiple occasions over the past couple of seasons, and as it appears, the French defender…
After months of possible speculation that their star player might leave, Barcelona fans will be relieved to know that Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with the La Liga giants. In an official statement, the club revealed: “FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi signed on Saturday morning a new contract that will keep the Argentinian…
Mesut Ozil is one of the winter transfer window’s hottest properties, and recently, after being speculated with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona, the club is now said to be having doubts. Ozil will be a free agent in the summer of 2018, and with Premier League club Arsenal finding themselves in failed attempts to…
Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in Spain’s latest defensive talent Aaron Martin, and he knows it. The Spaniard’s rise came through his impressive and consistent performances for the Spanish U21 side, and has carried the same form to the Espanyol first team. Meanwhile, as it is in today’s footballing world, a rising talent…
Lionel Messi has been extensively honoured as one of the prime players of our times. His exceptional calibre always necessitated remarkable players to keep up with him on his side, and without a doubt, Barcelona have proved to be the quintessential team for the purpose. However, the decorated forward’s celebrated career at the Catalan club…
Mesut Ozil has demanded that Barcelona milk their cash cow if they want to sign him, according to reports. The German looks set to leave Arsenal in the upcoming windows, with talks over a new contract stalling and failing to reach any sort of conclusion. With his current deal at the Emirates expiring in the…
Cristiano Ronaldo has not been in his best of forms so far this season. While the Portuguese has managed to score 8 goals in the Champions League, his 1 goal in 12 games in La Liga is a matter of concern for coach Zinedine Zidane. With growing age, Real Madrid can’t rely on Cristiano to…
United received a huge boost recently when the news of Real Madrid closing in on a deal with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois caught the headlines. Real Madrid has been targeting United shot-stopper David de Gea for the past two seasons, but they have not been able to materialize a proper deal in order to bring…
The Wanda Metropolitano outfit stayed authentic to their motto, ‘Never stop believing’, to secure their first win of the competition. They have now taken things down to the final match of the group phase due on December 5, despite Diego Simeone rotating his side and nearly giving up on qualification. Antoine Griezmann effectively seized recognition and…
Liverpool were on the verge of a terrific victory against Sevilla in a sensational Champions League Group E encounter, but it wasn’t to be. The Reds were 3-0 up at the halfway mark courtesy of two goals from Roberto Firmino, while Sadio Mane too, found the back of the net at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan…
Antoine Griezmann looks set to leave Atletico Madrid next summer after being targeted by top clubs from around the world. As many as four top clubs seem very much interested in the forward – Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, and lastly, Man Utd from the Premier League. Last summer, as…
Real Madrid have not shown the spurt of brilliance that they are renowned and celebrated for so far this season. Their performance in La Liga has led many to question their seriousness to claim the crown, with Los Blancos trailing 10 points behind rivals Barcelona. While several factors contribute to this, the brunt of the…
Real Madrid fan-favourite Luka Modric could be on his way out of the Santiago Bernabeu outfit. That’s according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, who reported that the midfielder could be the first in line to be dropped from the first-team after the return of Gareth Bale. The choice looks understandable, following the consistently average…
Valencia starlet Carlos Soler is reportedly “begging” his current employers to approve his transfer to Manchester United in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old burst through the ranks at the Mestalla last season, when he made 20 starts in 26 first-team appearances. He has started all of Valencia’s 11 La Liga matches this campaign, and has…
Cristiano Ronaldo keeps ruling the news in the world of football both on and off the field, with the latest speculation suggesting that he is currently jealous of Neymar. The Brazilian earned recognition and fame during his time at Barcelona, where he played for four years before moving for a world record fee to Paris…
Lionel Messi has been widely hailed as the finest player of our times. His performance and sheer brilliance have always demanded an apt team to be built around him, and for his entire career, Barcelona have proven to be the ideal side to fulfill that potential. However, other teams across Europe would still provide all…
Real Madrid are set to embark on a massive £550 million spending spree as they aim to replace their BBC front-line. Spanish news outlet Don Balon has claimed that Los Blancos are keen on replacing Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo with Neymar, Paulo Dybala and Harry Kane. Real’s forwards have been faltering this season, and their…
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to call time on his Real Madrid career, and is eager to leave the club in the summer, according to reports. The Portuguese has been linked with a move away from the La Liga champions for quite a while now, with several reports hinting at his desire to move on last…
Manchester United’s bitter European rivals seem to have snatched the interest of their long-term target Antoine Griezmann. The French international has been linked with a move to the red side of Manchester for several transfer windows now, and the Red Devils were even close to sealing the deal with Atletico Madrid for his services. Unfortunately…
Real Madrid have reportedly decided to lower the asking price of Gareth Bale after having grown frustrated with his injury problems. Bale, who completed a then world record transfer of £87.5 million from Tottenham Hotspur to Madrid in 2013, has remained sidelined for a major chunk of his career at the Bernabeu because of injuries. The…
Spanish club Valencia could be set for a double swoop for two Manchester United players in the summer. The in-form La Liga outfit could be boosted by a great deal if they surely land both their targets. One of the entries on their list is Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini. After reports claiming earlier that the…
Loaning young talents to develop and flourish at other clubs is one of the most rewarding strategies that English clubs, in particular, have a great knack for deploying. Chelsea, for instance, have seen the system go into such a brilliant form wherein some of their loaned stars seemed better than the ones within their squad.…
Barcelona have been purportedly looking for a forward critically since the departure of Neymar. Natheless, despite the Brazilian’s move away, and the injury to summer signing Ousmane Dembélé, Leo Messi has been dragging the team forward with ease, as the Spanish giants rest four points clear on the top of La Liga. However, the club is…
While Antoine Griezmann is the Atletico Madrid name that has been linked the most with Manchester Utd, the summer saga seems to have no headway going into the winter transfer window. Instead, a highly rated teammate of the Frenchman is the latest player to be touted for an Old Trafford move. As per reports in The…
Real Madrid are having a below par season so far, as a result of which they are lingering in the third position behind Barcelona and Valencia in La Liga. Manager Zinedine Zidane is not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, especially after creating history by winning back-to-back Champions League trophies and getting hold of the…
Antoine Griezmann has found himself surrounded by speculation linking him to United yet again, and this time, his own brother has sparked the fire. If fellow French teammate Paul Pogba hugging Griezmann in the dressing room after the national team’s win against Wales wasn’t enough, Theo Griezmann has now found yet another way to excite…
Talent is something that has never lacked at Old Trafford, particularly these days. However, what does happen is that said talent might not receive the adequate game time, despite being best suited for their preferred spots. This is a fine recipe for an inevitable exit, and one that seems to be brewing quite formidably in…
Manchester United have tabled a 5-year bumper deal for Real Madrid sensation Marco Asensio should he decide to depart from the Spanish capital. The youngster has taken Spanish football by storm since his debut for Los Blancos. So far, the Spaniard has recorded direct involvement in 15 goals in 20 starts across all competitions. Moreover,…
Argentina star Angel Di Maria has accepted that he was close to joining La Liga giants Barcelona last summer, with the Catalans showing their interest in the winger after Neymar left a void in the squad at Camp Nou. However, the deal failed to materialise after the arrival of Ousmane Dembele from Dortmund. Di María was…
It was no secret that Antoine Griezmann would’ve likely ended up at Old Trafford if not for Atletico Madrid’s transfer ban this summer. And along with missing out on some heavy business with the Frenchman’s sale, the Spanish giants failed to seal any incoming transfers either. However, that is about to change with Atleti set…
Lionel Messi has divulged that it’s an unrealized dream to play for boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys again in the future. The decorated forward notably embarked his professional football career with the Rosario club. However, it was at the age of 13 when the Argentine moved to Barcelona which indubitably turned out to be the very…
Manchester United boss is reportedly keen on signing Barcelona’s star defender Samuel Umtiti, as he looks to strengthen the Red Devils’ back-line. The 23-year-old centre-back has shown tremendous potential since his £21 million move to Camp Nou from Lyon in the summer of 2016, and now, United are said to be preparing a massive swoop for…
Catalan heavyweights Barcelona are doing what many would not have expected this season, sitting at the top of the La Liga table with an eight-point lead over rivals Real Madrid, whilst also looking formidable in the Champions League. With Neymar Jr departing last summer, Barcelona signed Ousmane Dembele as his replacement, but failed to fill…
If you are a Manchester United supporter, you’ll be all but aware of the summer saga that went down regarding the transfer of Antoine Griezmann. Until deadline day, a move was thought to be all but done, but instead, it came crashing down due to factors that have been dusted and discussed already. However, due…
Jose Mourinho has always been a manager who prefers the defensive style of play. Despite the fact that Manchester United command one of the best defensive records in the Premier League, their success at the back is more due to David De Gea than their defenders. In fact, the likes of new signing Victor Lindelof,…
La Liga News & Spanish Football Transfer news
La Liga, also known as the Primera Division, or the La Liga Santander, is the primary football competition in Spain. The first Primera Division was formed in the year 1929, and the competition has since developed into one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
As per the UEFA's league coefficient, the La Liga has been the topmost football league in Europe for the last five years. The competition has produced Europe's top-rated clubs more number of times (18) than any other league. The major powerhouses playing in La Liga have also won the most number of UEFA Champions League (16) as well as UEFA Europa League (10) titles.
The Spanish League is currently home to two of the best football players of this generation – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. La Liga has always featured the best footballers on the planet; in fact, superstars featuring in this league have won the highest number of Ballon d'Or awards (19).
La Liga is contested by 20 of the best clubs in Spain. Each team faces the 19 others two times per season, from the month of August to May. The format of this competition is a double round-robin system, and it features 380 matches per season. The teams are awarded 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and none for defeats. Teams are placed in the table according to their total points. In case of ties, the factors that determine the tie-break are head-to-head points, followed by head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, total goal difference, total goals scored, Fairplay score, and lastly, a play-off match in a neutral stadium.
So far, a total of 60 teams have featured in the La Liga since its formation. However, only 9 of those clubs have managed to win this prestigious competition – Real Madrid (32), Barcelona (24), Atletico Madrid (10), Athletic Bilbao (8), Valencia (6), Real Sociedad (2), Deportivo La Coruna, Sevilla, and Real Betis (1).
Here at BlameFootball, we provide a thorough coverage of La Liga news. We make available all the in-detail information of not just Spanish football news, but also the latest La Liga transfer news, along with up to date live scores, team news, match results, interviews, analysis, La Liga football rumours, La Liga football gossip, and the overall Spanish transfer news.