Real Madrid ran out deserved winners in a controversial first leg of the Spanish Super Cup. The first leg of the Supercopa has been won by Real Madrid with a commendable scoreline of 3-1. Now, Los Blancos will host Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night for second leg of the fixture. However, Real Madrid…
Antoine Griezmann has reportedly given an ultimatum to Atletico Madrid that he will force a move away if Jan Oblak is sold this summer. Antoine Griezmann was about to join Manchester United at the beginning of the transfer window, however, a transfer ban on Atletico changed things and Griezmann agreed to stay. The French…
Amidst the frenzy of whether or not key summer target Philippe Coutinho would sign for them, Barcelona have completed their first signing since the departure of Neymar, and it is an unexpected one. Former Tottenham player Paulinho has signed for the renowned Spanish team, as the 29-year old has switched from Chinese Super League outfit…
Long-term Real Madrid target David De Gea has ruled out a move away from Old Trafford this summer, reports Spanish outlet Don Balon. De Gea caught everyone’s eye following his arrival in Manchester from Atletico Madrid back in 2011. Since then, the Spaniard has established himself well at United as well as in Europe, and…
In search of a replacement for Neymar, who left under unfavourable circumstances, Barcelona may well end up stealing Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria. Neymar signed for PSG for a world record fee of €222 million, angering club officials and fans alike. Soon after the Brazilian left for France, the Spanish giants were left with the…
According to SportItalia, Barcelona will make a move for Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic if they fail to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool. Ever Since Neymar moved to PSG in a mammoth £198m deal, the Blaugrana have sped up negotiations for a new attacker, with Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho being their prime target. Despite Barca’s continuous interest…
Less than three seasons ago, when release clauses started reaching the triple digit mark followed by the word ‘million’, few eyebrows were raised, but not many really believed that those tremendously high amounts would ever be met. However, after PSG’s activation of Neymar’s €222m release clause, those price tags don’t seem that absurd. And now, as…
Following Real Madrid’s 2-1 triumph over Manchester United in the UEFA Super Cup, Jose Mourinho abandoned all hopes of signing Gareth Bale. The star forward had been linked with United all summer, with the Portuguese boss publicly claiming that he would put up a fight in order to make the signing. However, during Tuesday’s post-match…
La Liga heavyweights Barcelona seem set to capture Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho despite being constantly shunned by manager Jurgen Klopp. The Spanish giants are desperately in need of a high quality forward, after Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain swooped their prized asset, Neymar, in a gigantic £198 million deal. Coutinho, who has himself expressed his desire to…
Thought of going up against Manchester United may have reminded Sergio Ramos about his past transfer links, as the Real Madrid captain reveals interesting facts behind his links to the Manchester side. Ramos talked about his past links to the Premier League giants back in 2015. The Spaniard was heavily linked with a switch to…
Gareth Bale is set to remain a Real Madrid player, as he has been told that he is the ‘future’ of the club, as per The Guardian. Bale has been endlessly linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with Manchester United being touted as his most likely destination. His form, coupled…
Marco Verratti has long been linked with Barcelona, and the midfielder recently revealed that there was ‘something’ to the the reports linking him to the Catalan Giants. The Italian later confirmed, however, that he has made up his mind to stay put at his current club, as he gears up for the upcoming season to…
Antonio Conte admits he would be powerless over the decision to sell club talisman Eden Hazard to Barcelona should Chelsea’s board sanction the move. Following Neymar Jr.’s move to Paris Saint-Germain for a world record fee of £198 million, Barcelona are in search of a replacement, and have reportedly seen potential in Hazard. After losing a…
Gareth Bale has informed his Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric that he wants to depart from the Santiago Bernabeu outfit, as per Spanish outfit Don Balon. The Welsh international is close friends with Modric, and he told the central midfielder of his intentions to quit Real Madrid over a Whatsapp conversation. The 28-year-old has been…
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could reportedly be heading towards the exit door at Santiago Bernabeu, if Premier League giants Manchester United agree to let their star goalkeeper David De Gea go in exchange of the Welshman. Bale has been on Jose Mourinho’s shopping list for quite some time, and now, Real boss Zinedine Zidane…
After Neymar’s world record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Real want to put more wounds on their rivals by landing Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe. According to a report in Spanish newspaper Marca, Real manager Zinedine Zidane is increasingly confident of landing the 18-year-old French international, who is dubbed to be a superstar in the making.…
Arguably one of the best in the sport, Lionel Messi already seems to be thinking about creating history with Barcelona, even before the completion of Neymar’s move to Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar completed his world record £199 million move from Barcelona to PSG today, surpassing Paul Pogba’s £89 million move to Manchester United in 2016 with…
La Liga officials refused to accept the release clause of Neymar from PSG, but their chief says they would have accepted a bid from Manchester United. There were a few question marks over Neymar’s transfer to PSG when La Liga refused to accept the release clause. However, in the end, the Brazilian international had to…
Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed the record-breaking transfer of Neymar Jr on their official website. The French giants released an official statement announcing the switch, which read: “Paris Saint-Germain is very happy to announce the arrival of Neymar Jr to the team. On Thursday the Brazilian striker signed a five-year contract in the presence of…
Barcelona superstar Neymar Jr. looked all set to complete his move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain, but now, the deal has hit an unexpected obstacle. PSG’s swoop for Neymar seemingly looked all but done, as Barcelona’s official statement regarding his departure followed by Lionel Messi’s farewell message on Instagram took fans all over the world…
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi may just have broke hearts of countless fans, as he bid farewell to Neymar Jr. on Instagram, hinting towards his imminent departure to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona had just released an official statement hours ago regarding Neymar’s wish to exit the club, whilst also confirming his absence from training…
Barcelona superstar Neymar missed training today, after having informed his teammates that he is off to PSG. The biggest transfer of all time is happening! Neymar has left the Barcelona training camp today to finalize his move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona’s official twitter handle has confirmed the news with a tweet reading: “Neymar Jr…
La Liga giants Barcelona seem to find themselves in ‘double-trouble’ at the moment, as their star man, Neymar, looks set to make a switch to PSG, while his replacement in the form of Liverpool talisman Philippe Coutinho could be off the table, as Liverpool have refused to sell him at any price. Being forced to…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been Real Madrid’s main man since he graced the club in 2009. But now, it is being speculated that the Portuguese has reservations about French starlet Kylian Mbappe, who has been widely rumoured to join the Spanish champions. According to a report in Diario Gol, Ronaldo fears that the Monaco star could go…
Barcelona are willing to let go of their midfielder, Andre Gomes, provided they receive an offer upwards of £50 million. The Catalan club is understood to have reached a conclusion of listing the 24-year-old in the transfer market as available, as they seek to make some space in their midfield. With quite the talent packed…
Manchester United are keen to tie down Ander Herrera with a new long-term deal, in order to fend off interest from Spanish giants Barcelona. According to The Telegraph, the Premier League outfit held talks with Herrera’s representatives in the United States during their summer tour, as they move closer to keeping hold of their star…
Real Madrid starlet Mateo Kovacic has expressed his desire to leave the Santiago Bernabeu outfit, reports OK Diario. Kovacic is reportedly in search of regular first-team action, as the Croatian has been in and out of the Madrid squad since signing for the Spanish giants back in 2015. The youngster made just 27 appearances in La…
Barcelona have yet again made a move for Liverpool talisman Philippe Coutinho, reports Spanish newspaper Sport. Coutinho has been a long-term target for the La Liga giants, who have been eyeing the Brazilian for the past couple of months. In fact, as per the latest reports from Spain, Barcelona officials have arrived in England to initiate…
In a transfer that could shatter all previous records, Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to a €180m price tag with AS Monaco for French starlet Kylian Mbappe, according to Marca. The reported sum of €180m is alleged to be paid in two installments: €160m up front, and €20m in add-ons. However, Marca believes that the…
Barcelona’s Brazilian superstar Neymar is being pursued by Paris Saint-Germain, and a big money move could be on the cards. To prevent the move from happening, Blaugrana trio Messi, Suárez, and Piqué met with the 25-year-old to convince him to stay at the Camp Nou. Following these reports, it is now being believed that the…
The number 10 jersey at Real Madrid has commanded a lot of respect in their history. Apart from the crucial role it plays in the club’s standard tactics, it also commands quality in a manner which requires a certain level of talent to wear the number. James Rodriguez, who had held the shirt number 10…
Madridistas around the globe can breathe easy, as Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has ruled out any possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the Santiago Bernabeu, during an exclusive interview with ESPN FC. Ronaldo’s future has been up in the air for quite some time, with speculation linking him with a move back to Manchester United…
Real Madrid are edging closer to completing the incredible transfer of Kylian Mbappe for a scarcely believable £120 million fee. The 18-year-old star has been at the center of a transfer saga that has gone on since the end of last season, and a deal finally looks set to be agreed. Real have been desperate to…
The chances of Neymar leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain this summer are as high as 90%, according to Sky Sports. The speculation linking Neymar with a transfer to the French capital has been dominating all the headlines lately. However, what started as a rumour almost everyone dismissed, has now turned into a genuine possibility, which has…
Real Madrid have prepared a 4-man shortlist to replace Alvaro Morata, who yesterday completed his switch to Chelsea. Los Blancos had prioritized the signing of Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe, but had to back out of their pursuit in the light of recent developments, wherein the French club filed a complaint to FIFA about the illegal approaches…
Barcelona have been intensely linked with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti this summer, but latest reports claim that the Catalans are all set to end their pursuit of the Italian international. New manager Ernesto Valverde has signed Nelson Semedo, Gerard Deulofeu, and Marlon this term, but is yet to bring in a marquee player, as…
La Liga giants Barcelona were previously confident on having superstar Neymar for many more years to come, and his contract extension with them last season had given the board plenty of hope to see off advances from European rivals. However, the Catalans now find themselves in danger of losing the Brazilian skipper, despite the club…
One might actually dismiss rumours linking Neymar with a move to Paris Saint-Germain as a joke, considering how outlandish they sound in the first place. But according to the Brazilian TV channel Esporte Interativo, Barcelona’s star forward might be soon be completing a switch to the capital city of France. It is understood that this might be…
Paris Saint Germain are trying to pull off the unthinkable by signing Neymar from Barcelona, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The football world could be in for the excitement of the biggest transfer ever if Neymar agrees personal terms with PSG, as the French club is ready to meet the colossal €222 million release clause in his…
Neymar is said to be eager to leave Barcelona at some point in the future, according to reports. The Brazilian has become one of the best players at the club and in the world since his switch from Santos back in 2013, and has steadily grown better and better with each passing season. Now at…
Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale is determined to continue playing at the Santiago Bernabeu, and is seeking to work harder for Los Blancos. In an exclusive interview with MARCA, the Welshman revealed that he is happy in Madrid, and that Manchester United came up with no concrete offer to prize him away. “I am happy playing…
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid defender Danilo, reports Calcio Mercato. The Brazilian has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and the London club is expected to agree on a fee with the La Liga giants for the 26-year-old soon. Blues’ boss Antonio Conte had one of the best defensive units…
Spanish midfielder Isco turned his career around at Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane last season, after going from being a benchwarmer to starting in the Champions League Final. The injury to star man Gareth Bale gave the opportunity for Isco to step up to the plate and that was exactly what he did. With the…
Real Madrid are not among the clubs to give up easy on their transfer targets. The reigning European Champions have been linked with Monaco striker Kylain Mbappe long before the transfer window officially begun, and now, they seem to be making another effort to bring him to the Spanish capital. In fact, Los Blancos are reportedly…
Manchester United have demanded that Real Madrid send Toni Kroos the other way if they are to stand a chance of signing David de Gea. Despite claiming that they had ended their interest in the Spanish goalkeeper, Real have resurrected a transfer saga that has been going on for the last three summer transfer windows…
Barcelona’s newest signing Nelson Semedo has revealed that he had no second thoughts when the Catalans came knocking on his door. The youngster considered the Spanish giants as his only option all along, and didn’t think about any other offers once he learned of their interest, said the 23-year-old following his €30million move from Benfica.…
One might have expected that the David De Gea saga was finally put to a close when either side stopped talking about the player altogether, but it was not to be. The Spaniard is still being closely monitored by Real Madrid, despite having several years left on his contract at the moment. Los Blancos had previously…
Spanish and European champions Real Madrid could be in for a new right-back this season, provided Danilo makes a move to Premier League giants Chelsea. Zinedine Zidane’s side identified Paris Saint-Germain’s Thomas Meunier as the ideal candidate to replace the Brazilian. Danilo has been the second choice in the position behind Spaniard Dani Carvajal at…
David De Gea is determined to leave Manchester United for Real Madrid this summer, and the Spaniard has asked Jorge Mendes to pave a way out, reports Spanish outlet Don Balon. The Manchester United No. 1 has made his mind up to not have a repeat of 2015, when his move to Real Madrid collapsed…
Barcelona and Benfica have reached an agreement over the transfer of Nelson Semedo. The highly-rated right back will reportedly be joining the La Liga giants for a fee of £26 million, and he will undergo his medical at the club on Friday in Barcelona. Semedo broke into Benfica’s first team back in 2015, and managed…
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.