European Champions Real Madrid are reportedly planning to bring in Manchester United’s ace playmaker, Juan Mata, in the winter transfer window. The speculation surrounding Mata’s future has grown steadily over the past few weeks, and after the Spaniard was left out of the Red Devils’ 18-man squad that lost 1-0 to Chelsea, his Old Trafford…
French superstar Antoine Griezmann has been experiencing a serious drop in form, and it has also had its bearing for Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish club lacking the intensity to kill games off. Diego Simeone’s men face the serious threat of being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in the Group stage itself, especially…
One of Super Sunday’s main attractions last week was Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. And among the fans enjoying the thriller, there was a certain Barcelona man scouting the superstars belonging to both these top clubs. According to Calciomercato, Barca scout Robert Fernandez sat among the crowd in London to watch United’s…
Outbursts of emotions have always been something that Cristiano Ronaldo is notorious for. Needless to say, he is not in the brightest of moods these days, having netted only one goal in twelve appearances in the La Liga so far, and it is already November. To add insult to injury, Real Madrid trail eight points…
Manchester United teenager Angel Gomes seems to be on a roll due to some charismatic displays in the recently concluded U17 World Cup, wherein he helped the English team win its maiden World Cup. Due to his top talent, the teenager is being tracked by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, according to his father. However,…
Real Madrid starlet Marco Asensio is reportedly receiving offers from multiple clubs, which seem to be increasing the possibility of his move away from the Bernabeu. The 21-year-old has displayed a meteoric rise in his professional football career since his advent to Madrid back in 2014. The Spaniard stands as one of Spain’s brightest talents, with…
Barcelona are preparing to launch bids for two RB Leipzig starlets, as the club aims to build a team for the next generation. The Catalans have been linked with a number of exciting young players recently, including the likes of Anthony Martial and Philippe Coutinho. At the moment, a number of the club’s first-team stars are…
Manchester United are adamant in their attempt to become a European powerhouse yet again. Real Madrid, despite swaying in form in recent weeks, are an undeniable force too. Both these clubs are now in a race to sign one particular talent that has been impressive both in the Premier League and Champions League. Dele Alli’s…
Defending Spanish champions Real Madrid are having the worst start to their season so far, having dropped 10 points in the La Liga, and hanging second in Group H of the UEFA Champions League. This has come as a surprise to many, especially after winning nearly everything last season. Madrid, who suffered a shock 2-1…
Ever since he beat Leo Messi and Neymar to FIFA’s Best player award, Cristiano Ronaldo has been hailed by several pundits and football fans alike. However, those that believed he did not deserve the honor, cited statistics to support their criticism; but that is all about last season. Or is it? In fact, there is…
Barcelona stalwart Lionel Messi has once again proved why he is such a gentleman on the field after his latest tryst with Luis Suarez. The Argentine legend was at his selfless best against Athletic Bilbao in the weekend’s La Liga encounter. As the Catalans stomped to a 2-0 victory to stay atop unbeaten, in the…
European and La Liga Champions Real Madrid have started their domestic season in an awful manner, and after just 10 games, are 8 points behind arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona. Los Blancos’ faithful are suggesting that the absence of their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the beginning of the campaign caused the major turn-around, after they…
Manchester United are keen to add another world class midfielder to their ranks, and have identified Real Madrid talisman Casemiro as a potential target. As per the report in Spanish outlet Diario Gol, United manager Jose Mourinho is interested in getting the Brazilian once the winter transfer window reopens in January. The Portuguese manager is…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s assurance that he is currently the best player in the world was cemented by what happened on Monday, as he secured FIFA’s prestigious ‘The Best’ award. Both Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr were trumped by the Portuguese forward. However, this victory still hasn’t earned him the right to call himself the best player…
La Liga giants Barcelona have made Atletico Madrid talisman, Antoine Griezmann, their prime target for next summer, with the Frenchman also having given a ‘positive response’ to the Catalan club’s interest, according to reports in Spain. Griezmann was mooted to make a move to Premier League heavyweights Manchester United in the summer transfer window, but due…
Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly portrayed their interest in Catalan winger Jose Arnaiz, who made his debut for Barcelona earlier this week. Accordingly, the Premier League duo has made enquiries to sound out the young talent. The 22-year-old marked his name on the scoresheet earlier this week, when the La Liga giants squared off with Murcia in…
Reigning European and La Liga champions Real Madrid are not keen to secure the services of England striker Harry Kane for a whopping fee, despite reports stating their interest in luring him to the Santiago Bernabeu. Real are considered the biggest football club on the planet after their domination in recent years, and Zinedine Zidane’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA Best Player of the Year in London for the second successive time to highlight another season of remarkable achievement. The Real Madrid star helped his side win the UEFA Champions for the third time in four years, besides breaking Barcelona’s dominance in Spain to win La Liga. Interestingly, the Portuguese…
Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have reportedly started off with their transfer business, as they target Valencia’s ace midfielder Carlos Soler. The 20-year-old is already being regarded as one of the brightest talents in La Liga, and with midfielders Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini out of contract next summer, manager Jose Mourinho is ‘pushing…
Marco Asensio has gone on to earn recognition and fame as the youngster continues to impress for both club and country. The Real Madrid star impressed last season under manager Zinedine Zidane, and this term too, he has found his ground. The Spaniard has started seven La Liga games for the champions, and had already…
Andreas Pereira could be the solution to the club’s midfield injury crisis. The Brazilian left for Spanish giants Valencia on loan right after his return from relegated side Granada, due to the belief that his odds of breaking into the Red Devils’ first-team were low. The Portuguese has since hinted at his dissatisfaction at the…
Manchester United are reportedly eager to make the signing of Valencia U-21 midfielder Carlos Soler even before the summer window opens up, and talks regarding the transfer have already commenced between the two clubs. The move would be an echo of their activity from earlier this summer, when they pursued and succeeded in acquiring Victor…
As the Catalans are proficiently maintaining their unbeaten run in La Liga, Ernesto Valverde ostensibly wishes to jettison three players who have failed to impress him yet. Barcelona have had a pretty decent start to the season, having won eight and drawn one of their nine games so far. Furthermore, they claim a 100% record…
The Catalan giants are reportedly keen on bagging the Spaniard as early as possible, even if it means paying a hefty amount, despite the fact that they could potentially get him for free. Herrera’s current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of this year, and even though the Red Devils…
Barcelona are planning to go all out in the next summer transfer window, and are eyeing moves for Harry Kane and Anthony Martial. The current La Liga table-toppers have been eager to find a player who can play on the wings, as they are short of quality options in the position following Neymar’s world-record move…
Gareth Bale could reportedly repudiate offers from Chelsea to return to his former Premier League club, as Tottenham are set to table the Welshman an offer if he does depart from the Santiago Bernabéu next summer. The mercurial forward has been competing more with his injuries than the opposite defenders since he commenced his career…
Andreas Pereira, who is currently on a loan at Spanish side Valencia, was too quick for his liking with the speed of his car. The promising midfielder has been handed an eight-month driving ban after being caught at almost three times the speed limit in Spain in his luxury Bentley car. Pereira, who has been…
Paris Saint-Germain marquee signing Neymar could be on his way to making a return to Spain in the near future. The Brazilian stalwart switched camps after making a world record move to PSG from Spanish giants Barcelona in the summer. A staggering €198m was paid to Barca by the Ligue 1 club for Neymar’s services,…
Manchester United have enjoyed a fruitful start to the campaign under Jose Mourinho’s second spell, but have struggled to establish stability at left-back. Consequently, the Premier League giants have turned their attention towards RCD Espanyol starlet Aarón Martín, who has been under their observation ever since. The Spaniard is a defender to be reckoned with,…
Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid in 2013 for over £85m, thus forming an eternal part of the BBC trio, and helping Los Blancos win number of titles over the years. Since 2016/17, however, the wide-man has spent more time on the treatment table. Thanks to his consistent injuries, manager Zinedine Zidane now looks more comfortable…
Samuel Umtiti has attracted the interest of Manchester United, who could go on to sign him, as manager Jose Mourinho continues to look for reinforcements. The Barcelona defender has put in a string of fine performances, and is a regular now for both club and country. Jose feels he is the best alternative for Real…
After reports claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo wants either David de Gea or Thibaut Courtois in goal at Real Madrid, the Portuguese international has now set his eyes on one more player. Interestingly, the United legend wants versatile forward Marcus Rashford in Madrid colours, as per Spanish outlet Don Balon. The club is genuinely interested in…
Ernesto Valverde’s appointment as the manager of Barcelona became a catalyst to many changes, and one of those changes could include a new midfield mechanism at the club, as he looks to raid the Premier League for Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, and Mesut Ozil. Since the Spaniard’s takeover at the Barca helm, he has managed…
As it stands, Jose Mourinho is still not satisfied with his squad, despite being on a run of incredible form. The Portuguese is deeply concerned by his side’s unstable defensive line and the everlasting void at left-back. Consequently, the Red Devils have identified RCD Espanyol defender Aarón Martín as a potential candidate to boost their…
Just as it looked like Real Madrid were going to drop points for the fourth time this season, Cristiano Ronaldo came up with the goods, scoring his first league goal of the season and the winner in the 85th minute against Getafe. Karim Benzema opened the scoring for the defending La Liga Champions, but Jorge…
Transfer rumours continue to be the talk of the town, as race for the January transfer window builds up. Surprisingly, Anthony Martial finds himself amongst the speculations despite starting the 2017-18 season with a lot of zeal. Report claims that the Old Trafford unit is preparing a shock transfer swap involving midfielder Ivan Rakitic from…
La Liga leaders Barcelona came back from behind to rescue a point against rivals Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano to drop points for the first time this season. After Saul Niguez’s first half goal for the hosts, Luis Suarez netted the important equaliser, as Barca kept their unbeaten run in La Liga intact. After Real…
Antoine Griezmann to Man United was the talk of the papers throughout the summer, with the move believed to be all but done till the last minute decision of the forward to not go ahead. Now, speculation over a January transfer for the 26-year-old has emerged, largely owing to his intact release clause, and has…
Antoine Griezmann hinted at a big money switch to Manchester United last summer, bearing the fact that he was one of Jose Mourinho’s top targets. But after Atletico were banned from entering in the transfer window until 2018, the French forward decided to stay, and eventually signed a new five-year deal. However, teammate Filipe Luis…
Manchester United are willing to offer Anthony Martial to Barcelona for Ivan Rakitic in a swap-deal, as per surprising reports from Diario Gol. Martial had a sensational debut campaign at Old Trafford, and has made a similarly bright start to the ongoing season, despite not being a guaranteed starter. The 21-year-old has shared the left winger…
The continuous speculation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s move away from Real Madrid seems to be a never-ending saga, especially when it comes to his dream return to former club Manchester United. The Portugal international has successfully conquered European football since his move to Real for a then world record sum from Old Trafford in 2009. After…
Headlines will never tire of linking Manchester United with Gareth Bale, so much so that a casual reader could be forgiven for thinking that he player has become a Red Devil by now. However, this might eventually come to reality in the summer transfer window, as indicated by an important development. As per El Confidencial,…
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most influential people, whether it comes to being on the pitch or off it. And the star’s say in the transfer matters at the Bernabeu is even more significant than one could potentially anticipate. Reports have emerged that the Real Madrid talisman is allegedly responsible for blocking…
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann seems to have become Barcelona’s No. 1 target for next summer’s transfer window, as the Catalan club is set to take advantage of the Frenchman’s reduced release clause, according to reports. Griezmann signed a one-year extension with Atletico after the La Liga side’s transfer ban was upheld by the Court…
Antoine Griezmann has emerged as Barcelona’s no.1 target for the summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain. The Frenchman is widely acclaimed as one of the best players in the world, and Barca look set to capitalize on his willingness to leave Atletico Madrid by triggering his release clause in the summer. According to…
With Lionel Messi’s contract extension at Barcelona up in the air, Manchester City are keen on providing an offer capable of shattering the world record. The Catalan giants had officially announced the extension of Lionel Messi’s contract until 2021 on July 5. But thereafter, it was conspicuous that there was a need to deal with…
Anthony Martial has been identified as a potential transfer target for Barcelona, who are considering a swoop for the talented youngster. The Catalan club are desperate to bring in a new player who can occupy the spot on the left wing, as they are short of options in the position. Club record signing Ousmane Dembele…
Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most gifted athletes of the modern era, and he has never been shy to show his talent off in front of the footballing crowd. However, the Portuguese has recently set aside his signature skill displays on the pitch, so as to focus on the more ‘important’ aspects of…
Barcelona’s veteran midfielder and club captain, Andres Iniesta, has reportedly signed a ‘lifetime contract’ with the Catalan club, thereby putting all rumours regarding his departure to bed. Iniesta was skeptical of staying at Camp Nou following his contract expiration next summer, as he had stated that he was considering his future. However, the Blaugrana have now…
Real Madrid are taking the possibility of making a bid for Harry Kane into some serious consideration, and are prepared to offer Tottenham a sum of £177 million for his services, according to Don Balon. Kane has emerged as one of the most coveted strikers in the world at the moment, and the incredible numbers he…
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.