Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has signed a new two-year contract extension that will keep him at the La Liga club until June 2020. The Argentine recently put pen to paper to ink a new two-year deal with Atleti to replace an older deal that kept him at the club until 2018. Atletico Madrid announced…
According to Manchester Evening News, Antoine Griezmann is keen to sign for Manchester United in the winter transfer window. After seeing his Manchester United move collapse in the summer, Antoine Griezmann is reportedly keen to make the switch in January. Earlier, Jose Mourinho was ready to trigger the release clause in the Frenchman’s contract at…
La Liga had previously made a complaint to UEFA about Manchester City violating Financial Fair Play rules during the transfer window. UEFA were reported to be probing into clubs violating the Financial Fair Play rules, and it was suspected that the Citizens were under the radar following a complaint made by La Liga. However, it has…
Two of the greatest footballers of current generation, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, might end up leaving Spain and switch to the Premier League, reports the Sunday Times. When most of the football world gravitates on the Premier League, the star duo of Ronaldo and Messi, pretty much on their own, draw large chunks of…
After his Stunning arrival in Catalonia, Ousmane Dembele has went on to reveal how Lionel Messi sparked his love for Barcelona, and when he realised something special about him. The former Dortmund starlet joined the Catalans for a club record fee of €150 million after a successful debut season, and is now tasked with the duty…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was offered the opportunity of signing Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez on the deadline day, but he snubbed the offer. Following his collapsed Manchester City move, Alexis Sanchez asked his agent to talk to Real Madrid about a possible transfer on the deadline day. However, according to Don Balon, Zidane decided…
Antoine Griezmann’s release clause was raised in the summer to fend off interest from other clubs, but now, it has reportedly dropped down to €100 million again. When the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Spain decided to uphold the transfer ban on Atletico Madrid, the club feared that their star attacker will leave without allowing…
Gareth Bale has been warned by Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to find form soon in order to maintain his place in the starting lineup. Bale formed a terrific combination with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema upfront, and since then, injuries have hit him hard, especially last season. His absence gave chances to Isco and…
Following the failed attempt to land the signing of Liverpool talisman Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona sporting director Albert Soler reveals what exactly went wrong. The Spanish giants were keen on signing the Brazilian following the departure of Neymar Jr. to French side Paris Saint-Germain for a record breaking fee. However, Barcelona’s constant efforts were in vain,…
One of the recurring transfer talks ever since Gareth Bale’s then world record arrival at Real Madrid, was the Welshman’s transfer to Manchester United. Last summer window, that deal made much headway, with Jose Mourinho coming out in public regarding his intention to purchase the stellar forward. Spanish outlet Don Balon has now reported that Real…
French football teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe was central to a summer-long transfer saga, with an array of teams indicating interest in the teenage prodigy, but the player finally joined Paris Saint-Germain. In the summer, it was widely speculated that Real Madrid were the frontrunners to get his signature, with Manchester City and Arsenal interested as…
Andreas Pereira completes deadline day move to Valencia. Valencia have signed 21-year-old Andreas Pereira on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The statement from the La Liga side read: “Valencia CF have reached an agreement this Friday with Manchester United FC for the loan of Belgian-Brazilian player Andreas Pereira until the 30th of June, 2018.”…
After the stunning arrival of Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund last week, Barcelona have now turned their attention to Arsenal superstar Mesut Ozil, following their failed attempts at luring Liverpool talisman Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp. Moreover, Arda Turan could be seen going the other way should the deal for the German international go through, according…
As the transfer window races to a finish, facts about one of the most anticipated and hyped negotiations of the summer have emerged, and it is the sort of news that several Manchester United fans will be sighing about. Despite the deal in question not coming to reality, their club sits comfortably atop the Premier…
Last week, Manchester United supporters were treated to a familiar figure donning on their red jersey one more time; only now, the number 10 sat embezzled at the back, and not the 9 that the Old Trafford faithful saw netting goals week in and week out. Zlatan Ibrahimović opted to return to United after a…
Andre Gomes’ position at Barcelona has seemingly been in jeopardy, and Sport believes that the midfielder might be on his way to Juventus following a meeting between the two clubs’ officials. The Old Lady has consistently been linked with the Portuguese playmaker throughout the transfer window, as they see him as a suitable option to…
With Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Real Madrid had to look somewhere else to find the goals for a desired result against Valencia last night. However, things did not go as planned, as the home side could only manage a 2-2 draw, a result that left the fans fuming. Despite being the current best team in the…
Barcelona are considering the possibility of making an audacious bid for Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford, according to reports. Rashford has been one of United’s standout players since bursting onto the scene in 2014 as one of the rare shining lights in the gloomy days of Louis van Gaal’s tenure at the helm. Under Jose…
Valencia have reached an agreement with Manchester United for the services of Andreas Pereira. The Red Devils’ youngster is set to become a Valencia player for a year, as Jose Mourinho has given the green light to the Spanish club to take the midfielder away on loan. The player, who had a good individual campaign…
Real Madrid have had an uncharacteristically quiet transfer window. However, manager Zinadene Zidane believes that the Los Blancos are ready to embrace the new season and have the right players to win silverware. Before Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with rivals Valencia, the gaffer was addressing the press. And, one question that was bound to…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has named the players who can follow his illustrious footsteps and dominate world football once he retires from the sport. There is no doubt that Ronaldo and his rival Lionel Messi have dominated world football, winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or in every edition since 2008, with the latter winning on…
Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan could leave Nou Camp this summer on a free transfer, according to Sport. Arda Turan had established himself as one of the menacing attackers in Europe during his four-year spell at Atletico Madrid, but he left Los Colchoneros to seal a dream summer move for Barcelona in 2015. There is no…
After much hiatus in the transfer window, Barcelona have finally signed Ousmane Dembélé from Borussia Dortmund. The signing was announced in a statement on the club website. The deal has cost the Spanish giants €105 million as well as add ons, making the player their record signing. The statement went on to reveal that the…
Angel Di Maria has reached an agreement with Barcelona, and will complete a move to the Nou Camp before deadline day, according to reports. Barcelona have been targeting a move for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, and have made several attempts to secure a move for the Brazilian. However, they have seen each approach turned away…
It was another big night for Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo who scooped the UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017 in the ceremony of the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco. Ronaldo helped Real become the first team to defend the Champions League title as they bagged their 12th European honour. Ronaldo was peripheral…
It seems that Barcelona’s transfer woes will see no end. Their earnest attempts to sign Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho look to be all but over, after a reported third bid for the Brazilian is believed to have been rejected by the English club. Now, the Spanish giants will have to quickly set their transfer prowess at…
Juventus have been given a huge boost, as their potential transfer target reportedly wants out of Barcelona. It seems highly likely that Andre Gomes might be on his way out from the Camp Nou sooner rather than later, as the midfielder wishes to leave the Catalan giants. Barcelona purchased the 24-year-old from Valencia only last…
Real Madrid are up and running in their La Liga campaign with a 3-0 win against Deportivo La Coruna, as Zinedine Zidane’s side came out with an easy victory on Sunday away from home. Los Blancos took the lead in 20th minute with Gareth Bale, only to double it seven minutes later with Casemiro. Toni Kroos…
Ezequiel Garay has caught the eyes of a number of clubs across Europe, and a move could be in the offing this summer. The Argentine international helped his team to earn a clean sheet, as Simone Zaza scored to give Valencia a win in their La Liga fixture against Las Palmas. According to SuperDeporte, the…
According to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Antoine Griezmann will look to join Manchester United next season. In a news what could be music to the ears of Manchester United fans, Guillem Balague has revealed that Griezmann will again look to join Jose Mourinho’s team next year. Notably, the Frenchman was on the verge of moving to…
The history books had to be rewritten after Neymar Jr completed his world record €222 million move from Barcelona earlier this month and headed to PSG. However, it now appears that his former club won’t leave the matter in a smooth way. The Spanish club has now decided to sue Neymar for a sum of…
According to reports in Super Deporte, Valencia owner Peter Lim is traveling to England to try and tie up a loan deal for Manchester United’s young stalwart Andreas Pereira. After joining Manchester United’s youth academy in 2011, Pereira progressed rapidly as a player, and owing to his incredible performances at the Under-18 and Under-21 levels,…
Manchester City officials are on red alert, as Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted of ‘considering his future’ for the first time in his career. The living legend has been a part of Barcelona since the age of eight, and became an icon and fan-favourite in Catalonia due to his undoubted skills on the pitch and…
Sergi Roberto may have been drawing all sorts of interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea, but the Spaniard looks more than happy to remain at Barcelona. The two English sides are believed to be in pursuit of the 25-year-old, as both teams have been plotting moves to bring the midfielder to England.…
Its common knowledge that Antoine Griezmann was very close to joining Manchester United this summer, but a transfer ban on Atletico Madrid meant that the proposed transfer was off the table. Although the Red Devils could have triggered Griezmann’s release clause to get him, it was the player who decided to stay with his team…
After Liverpool rejected a bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho for the third time, the Spanish giants are now ready to set their sights on other targets, as the transfer window inches to a close with each passing day. The Catalan club’s new target, as reported by French outlet L’Equipe, is Jean Michaël Seri, who…
Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira could be set for yet another loan move to the La Liga. According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser Radio Valencia‘s twitter account, the talented Brazilian playmaker will join La Liga outfit Valencia on loan for a year. Pereira, who had a successful loan spell with Granada last year, is again…
When you say football, two things come to mind: Barcelona and Real Madrid. The duo has, without a doubt, dominated the sport for the past decade, and the two sides have become the dream teams every aspiring and professional footballer wishes to head to. Currently, Zinedine Zidane is at the helm of a Real Madrid…
Barcelona have had another massive bid for Phillipe Coutinho turned down, as Liverpool continue to remain firm on their stance that the Brazilian will not be sold. The Catalans have reportedly offered the Reds a bid of around £119 million, but that amount includes some dodgy add-on fees that appear very unlikely. The actual sum being…
Gareth Bale has told Real Madrid that he will leave Santiago Bernabeu if the club fails to offer him regular playing time week-in and week-out. After Real’s 2-1 win in the European Super Cup, Gareth Bale, whose future at the Spanish capital has been a subject of intense speculation ever since the start of the…
Angel Di Maria is closing in on a sensational move to Barcelona, according to reports. The Argentine, who was once a popular figure at arch-rivals Real Madrid, has been seen as a potential alternative option if an agreement to sign Philippe Coutinho cannot be reached with Liverpool. Coutinho has been the signing Barca have prioritized…
Arsenal have confirmed the departure of defender Gabriel Paulista to Spanish side Valencia. Gabriel signed for the Gunners back in 2015 for £15million from Villarreal, and was soon named a panic-buy from boss Arsene Wenger after a series of average performances. However, most of such opinions changed during the climax of the previous campaign. Though…
Real Madrid are set to drop plans to sign big-name outfield player in order to convince Marco Asensio to remain at the club. Asensio is seen as the future of the club, and Real will be desperate to hold on to him. According to reports, the Spanish youngster and his representatives asked Real Madrid for…
Luis Nani could return to Fenerbahce this summer, according to reports. The Portuguese winger spent only one season with the Turkish giants following the end of his Man Utd career, and his impressive performances eventually caught the eye of La Liga outfit Valencia. He ended up moving to Spain in a £7 million transfer, and…
Sergi Roberto is set to remain at Barcelona this season, after the club ruled out the possibility of him leaving before deadline day. The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer after falling down the pecking order under Ernesto Valverde, and several clubs are said to have made…
Sergi Roberto is set to make a decision about his Barcelona future this week, as he feels that the arrival of Paulinho from Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande could limit his chances of featuring in the playing XI. Having started his career as a midfielder, Roberto was shifted to the right-back position after the departure of…
Before Neymar made the switch to the French capital from Barcelona, Lionel Messi tried to convince him to do otherwise, by assuring him that he will make him win the Ballon d’Or if he stayed at Barcelona, according to Sport. Messi and Suarez met with the Brazilian a night before their clash against Juventus in the…
Barcelona’s key midfielder Arda Turan wishes to leave the Spanish giants, claims AS. It seems that the 30-year-old midfielder has failed to impress new coach Ernesto Valverde, as he was left out of the Barcelona squad that succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid during their first leg encounter in the Spanish Super Cup.…
After having scored a goal and played a key role in Real Madrid’s 3-1 triumph over Barcelona during their first-leg encounter in the Spanish Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo now faces a five match suspension. The ban is a result of him shoving referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea after being shown the red card. The antics…
Manchester United have stepped up their efforts in their pursuit of Barcelona star Sergi Roberto’s signature, and are expected to trigger his £36.5 million buy-out clause, reports Don Balon. Jose Mourinho’s search for a perfect midfield trio has led him to Barcelona, where he hopes to land a deal for the player. The talented midfielder…
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.