Alvaro Morata is set to remain at Real Madrid if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the club this summer. According to reports, Ronaldo has been left furious after he was accused of defrauding the tax authorities of £12 million, and has threatened to leave Real Madrid since then. The 32-year-old winger strongly denies the accusations being sent his…
Real Madrid have begun preparing for the possibility of life without Cristiano Ronaldo. The club has started the nearly impossible task of finding a replacement for the Portuguese international, and have already earmarked three players as potential targets (via calciomercato.com). Juventus striker Paulo Dybala is said to be one of the three on Real’s radar…
After bursting onto the Premier League scene with Manchester United a few seasons ago, Adnan Januzaj was termed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo by many. However, the rise faced a fall of worse magnitude, as not only did he run out of favour as a Red Devil, but he was then sent out to loan…
Atletico Madrid’s Theo Hernandez is all set to join fierce rivals Real Madrid in a deal which is expected to be confirmed next week, reports the Express. The 19-year-old will become the first player since 2000 to make a switch between Atletico and Real Madrid. The two Madrid-based clubs have mostly maintained an unwritten pact…
According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid have set a mammoth price tag of £157.5m on Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who only recently signed a new five-year-contract, has a release clause of £1billion, but reports in Marca continue to claim that he is not happy in Madrid, after being accused of evading £13 million at tax…
Jose Mourinho reportedly held talks with Real Madrid officials, where he asked them to pay £100m for David De Gea’s services. According to a the Daily Star, the Manchester United boss has conveyed to Real Madrid that they will have to cough up either £100m, or £45m plus Morata, for signing De Gea. The two European…
Cristiano Ronaldo desperately intends to depart from Spain after being outraged by the tax fraud accusations against him. The Portuguese sensation has been accused of defrauding €14.7 million from the Treasury by the Prosecutor’s Office, which has left the Real Madrid star absolutely furious. Therefore, the 32-year-old intends to pack his backs and move away from Spain…
A new obstacle has been induced in Manchester United’s road to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, as the European Champions dismiss United’s bid of €60 million during a recent meeting with the striker’s agent, Juanma Lopez. The Red Devils have been reportedly told to increase their current offer for Morata, after the Spanish giants declined to…
Gareth Bale is content with life at Real Madrid and is not seeking a move away from the Bernabeu, as per the Daily Mail. Contrary to previous reports, the Welsh wizard is not looking for a move away from Real Madrid in the summer. Instead, the winger is determined to put his injury woes behind…
Real Madrid have slapped a massive €90 million price tag on Alvaro Morata. The striker has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, and it is understood that the Old Trafford outfit have approached Los Blancos with a €70 million bid for the Spanish striker. However, it now appears that the La Liga…
According to Spanish outlet AS, Manchester United are looking to wrap up the Alvaro Morata deal before the 24-year-old’s wedding on Saturday. There is no denying that the Red Devils have made significant progress with the transfer, after they reportedly held talks with Madrid Chiefs on Monday. The Spaniard’s agent, Juanma Lopez, has already revealed that…
Prosecutors in Spain have filed a lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo, who is believed to have knowingly diverted income. The Portuguese superstar has allegedly defrauded £13m of tax capital between 2011 and 2014, when he diverted his income through British Virgin Islands. The prosecutors have released an official statement which says that the reigning Ballon d’Or winner hid…
Antoine Griezmann’s new deal with Atletico Madrid consists of the same old exit clause, club president Enrique Cerezo has revealed. The Frenchman looked all but set to part ways with Los Rojiblancos and make a move to Manchester United this summer, but the transfer ban on Atletico Madrid resulted in the 26-year-old staying put at the Spanish…
Talks of Barcelona signing Marco Verratti have gathered pace over the last 24 hours, as a mega money move is on the cards. Marco Verratti, who has been on Barcelona’s radar for a long time, finally looks on his way to the Camp Nou. The unsettled midfielder has reportedly handed a transfer request to the officials at…
Adnan Januzaj, who has been out on loan spells for the last 2 years, is being pursued with an offer for a permanent transfer by Spanish side Real Sociedad. For the last two seasons, the Belgian winger has been an outcast at Manchester United, as he was sent out on two unsuccessful loan spells at…
Real Madrid are understood to have moved their focus in the search for a goalkeeper to the AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. Real’s repeated interests to bring Manchester United’s David De Gea to their club seemingly fell on deaf ears, and the deal seems to have become more and more unlikely. With the Old Trafford outfit…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has demanded that Barcelona agree to send Jordi Alba to Old Trafford in return if they are to stand a chance of signing Ander Herrera. Newly appointed Barca boss Ernesto Valverde is said to be keen on signing a new left-sided central midfielder and has set his eyes on Herrera.…
Paris St-Germain star Marco Verratti has been mooted a move to Spain in recent weeks, with both Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona lining up a bid for the Italian midfielder. Both the European Heavyweights are looking to bolster their squads ahead of next season. Blaugrana are in the market looking for a long-term replacement…
James Rodriguez’s stepfather has admitted that he would prefer it if his son left Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. Rodriguez has fallen out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane, with the Frenchman often preferring Isco as his main playmaker. As a result, the Colombian has made just 13 starts for Los…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to miss the El Clásico that is to take place in Miami on 29th July, along with two games against former club Manchester United, including the UEFA Super Cup on 8th August, in order to get proper rest after a summer of international duty. Ronaldo’s anticipated absence would…
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is set to extend his stay at Camp Nou by signing a new contract till 2021, with an option of a 4th year extension. The Argentine superstar is keen to continue his love affair with the club which he joined at a tender age of 13. Lionel Messi, now 29, has…
Alvaro Morata’s agent has indicated that the forward could be on his way to Manchester United this summer. Morata has had to be content with a place on the Real Madrid bench for much of the season, and despite his ambitions to make it at the club, he is also desperate for more playing time.…
Real Madrid are preparing themselves for bids over £157 million from four clubs for their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo. After ending his already fantabulous season on a high, the player is in hot form right now. Scoring a brace in the 4-1 riot over Juventus in the Champions League final, he helped Real Madrid seal a…
Real Madrid have rejected Manchester United’s bid worth £52.4m for striker Alvaro Morata, according to reports. The former Juventus man has not been able to establish himself in the first team since his move back to the Bernabeu, and has fallen down the pecking order under current coach Zinedine Zidane. The Spaniard has yet been…
After playing 9 consecutive seasons for Real Madrid, Pepe has finally announced his decision to leave the club and seek his footballing future elsewhere. And in the process of doing so, he has taken subtle jabs at Zinedine Zidane. The defender thanked his teammates but indicated his displeasure regarding the club’s treatment in his final…
If there is a team that can raise their hand with pride and claim to be the outright best in the footballing world at this given point of time, it is the one from Spain that goes by the well known name of Real Madrid. The side, managed by the club’s legendary player, Zinedine Zidane, has…
Real Madrid are looking to renovate their first team, and in turn, letting go of as many as 7 of their players this summer transfer season. This comes as a minor shock after the Los Blancos’ incredible season, during which they defeated Barcelona to win the La Liga, and beat Juventus in Cardiff to win…
Manchester United have turned their attention towards Alvaro Morata after their former top target, Antoine Griezmann, confirmed his stay at Atletico Madrid. The Real Madrid striker’s future has been uncertain from some time now, and after declining any rumours of a summer return to Italy, with AC Milan or Internazionale, Manchester United are the ‘only club’ left…
The world came to a standstill last night as the momentous occasion of the Champions League Final brought together two of modern football’s biggest giants in a match that was eventually nothing short of spectacular. The Serie A winners, Juventus, were up against defending champions and La Liga winners Real Madrid in Cardiff, as they battled…
Ander Herrera has reportedly become one of Valencia CF’s top targets for the upcoming transfer window. The Reds’ Player of the Year, Herrera has had a fine season under Jose Mourinho. The Spaniard has already been linked with a summer move to Barcelona to reunite with Ernesto Valverde, and as it seems, Valencia have also entered…
Barcelona have reportedly dashed Man United’s hopes of landing Benfica star Nelson Semedo. According to Portuguese outlet Record, the La Liga giants are in advanced talks with the defender in their attempt to bring him to the Nou Camp. Should a deal between the two clubs happen, it would be a massive blow to United, who…
One cannot help but respect Antoine Griezmann and his love towards the sport and the club he plays for, as the French winger has come up with a decision that has surprised the world. Being one of the hottest properties in the world right now, he has apparently decided to stay with the La Liga…
Ander Herrera is set to turn down a switch to Barcelona in the summer transfer window and remain at Manchester United. The Catalan giants have been keeping tabs on Herrera for most of the season, and rumours continued to circulate in papers, suggesting a move back to Spain was imminent for the midfielder. With Ernesto Valverde…
Real Madrid are ready to listen to offers from Manchester United for Gareth Bale, according to the Independent. Bale joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2013 despite the fact that Manchester United offered the North London club a bigger fee than the £85m they received from the La Liga giants. Since moving to the Spanish capital, the Welshman…
Antoine Griezmann has reportedly accepted Atletico Madrid’s new and improved contract offer. According to AS, the France international has decided to accept an offer that was put forward to him by his club three weeks ago with new and improved terms. Griezmann has been constantly linked with a switch to Manchester United in recent weeks, and…
Cristiano Ronaldo has almost confirmed that James Rodriguez will be leaving Real Madrid in the summer, amid interest in the playmaker from Top European clubs. The Portuguese superstar has conceded that his teammate James Rodriguez has his reasons to depart Real Madrid in the summer. The Colombian, who has been unsettled at the Bernabeu for…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his frustrations with being whistled and booed by Real Madrid fans, and added that the lack of respect he receives from the Bernabeu crowd makes him miss his former club Manchester United. Following a slow start to the season, the Portuguese has burst into life in the spring…
Antoine Griezmann appears to have put an end to speculation surrounding his future at Atletico Madrid with a post on his twitter page. Griezmann has been continuously linked with a switch to Manchester United this summer, and has not shied away from reporters asking him questions on the subject. He recently admitted that there was…
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been given a red signal for indulging in any kind of transfer business for the upcoming transfer window by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Atletico won’t be able to bring in any new players to Vicente Calderón this summer, as their transfer ban has been upheld by the Court.…
Boost for Manchester United, as Real Madrid have reportedly decided to sell Welsh international Gareth Bale to fund for their incoming transfers. The former Tottenham Hotspur man is widely regarded as one of the best wingers in world football at the moment. He has been in impeccable form for Real Madrid for quite a while…
Sergio Ramos has urged Manchester United to sign Antoine Griezmann this summer – as it would make things easier for Real Madrid in La Liga next season. The forward is being strongly linked with a summer move to Old Trafford, following a disappointing season with Atletico Madrid. The speculation intensified after Griezmann rated his chances…
Newly appointed Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is eyeing three world-class players as he begins to revamp the club’s line-up. Valverde, who was named Barca’s new manager on Tuesday following Luis Enrique’s departure, is said to be already pursuing players from Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal, along with former club Athletic Bilbao, ahead of the summer transfer window. As…
Antoine Griezmann is definitely one of the top players around the world, but this time, he has made the top of an unusual list, by playing the most number of minutes this season. The French superstar has showcased his natural fitness and stamina by playing the most number of minutes among players from the top 5…
Long-term Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has told his club, Atletico Madrid, that he wishes to leave, according to reports from Spain. Griezmann had been linked with a move out of the club long before the transfer season started, and these new reports only confirm the suspicion. The Frenchman has been linked with moves all…
Manchester United were given a huge boost thanks to midfielder Ander Herrera, who has reportedly decided to snub offers from Barcelona to stay at the club for another season. The Red Devils finished their league season with a disappointing 6th placed finish in the league table, but they were able to step into the Champions…
Marc-André Ter Stegen has signed an extension at Camp Nou, which will keep him at the club till 2022. Barcelona have put the speculation surrounding Ter Stegen’s future to rest by extending his contract. There was much talk about the German international joining Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, however, he has now committed his next…
Manchester United are ready to swoop down on Gareth Bale if Zinedine Zidane chooses not to play him in the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff, according to several reports. Ever since the Welshman left Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid back in 2013, he has been linked to Manchester United as a possible transfer move.…
Barcelona have announced that Ernesto Valverde will take over from Luis Enrique as their new manager. The former Athletic Bilbao manager will now move to Camp Nou. The 53-year old was speculated to be one of the front-runners for the job. Some were even suggesting his name before Luis Enrique announced he would be stepping…
After a fairly disappointing season, Barcelona are looking to revamp their squad, and especially strengthen their midfield. As a part of this, an incredible deal they could make includes swapping Neymar Jr. for Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti. Verratti has been linked with Barcelona for quite some time now, especially after his performance against them in…
Celta Vigo have signed Hirving Lozano following months of speculation. The 21-year old is expected to land in Spain after taking part in the Confederations Cup. Celta Vigo have agreed on a deal with his present club, Pachuca, according to AS Mexico. The report says that Celta’s directors purchased 80% of the player for €14…
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).
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