Manchester United sources have brushed away reports suggesting the club would sell Ander Herrera to Barcelona. The midfielder was linked to the Catalan giants after a season in which he was awarded United’s Player of the season award. Herrera has helped the Red Devils to Community Shield, League Cup, and Europa League glory this season.…
Manchester United and Jose Mourinho are reportedly desperate for Alvaro Morata, and are happy to reduce David de Gea’s price in exchange. The Red Devils are set to lose Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney at the end of the season, and are in desperate need of a star striker who can play week in week…
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reportedly fears that his teammate Neymar could leave Barcelona, with Manchester United desperate to sign him this summer. Neymar has scored just 19 goals in all competitions this campaign – his lowest compared to the past two seasons, where he scored 39 and 31 goals respectively. The 25-year-old has been outshined…
Incoming Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde wants Manchester United‘s Player of the Year, Ander Herrera, as his first signing this summer. The Catalan giants failed to win the La Liga as well as the Champions League this season, with their boss Luis Enrique having decided to quit the club at the end of the season midway through…
La Liga Champions Real Madrid have reached an agreement with the Brazilian side Flamengo to sign their 16-year-old forward, Vinicius Junior. The deal for the high-profile youngster is worth €39.6m, which would make him the second most expensive signing from the Brazilian League after Neymar’s move from Santos to Barcelona for an estimated €86m in 2013.…
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have lost their appeal to Spain’s Supreme Court against a 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud. The Argentine was found guilty by a Barcelona court, which handed him a suspended 21-month prison sentence and a fine of €2 million against tax fraud between 2007 and 2009. Jorge Messi,…
Angel Di Maria might be finding his way back to his ex-club Real Madrid to fill in the empty spot if James Rodriguez moves to Manchester United. The Argentine was sold to Manchester United soon after winning the ‘La Decima’ Champions League three years ago. The move was essentially made in order to fit in…
Real Madrid clinched their first La Liga title in 5 years by beating Malaga 2-0, even as Barcelona made a thrilling comeback to beat Eibar 4-2. The Catalans needed to win, and Real to lose to capture a third consecutive league title, but it was not to be, as Zinedine Zidane’s men did their job.…
Bayern Munich wonderkid Renato Sanches is understood to have been offered to Barcelona, putting league rivals Real Madrid and English giants Manchester United on their toes. According to the Spanish media outlet Don Balon, high-profile agent Jorge Mendes has offered the player to Barcelona. This comes after multiple reports stating clear interest from both Manchester United…
James Rodriguez seems to have dropped an indirect hint regarding his future at Real Madrid via his official Instagram handle. It is safe to say that the Colombian international has failed to nail a spot in Los Blancos’ starting lineup under Zinedine Zidane’s management, and given the fact that he is discontent with a substitute’s…
With James Rodriguez almost certain to leave Real Madrid this summer, Los Blancos seem to have already found a sound investment for their money, in the form of Davinson Sanchez. The 20-year-old, who has already amazed the Amsterdam Arena with strong performances at the back of the defense, has attracted the eyes of the big boys…
Alexandre Lacazette had confirmed his departure from Lyon few days back and had hinted a move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid while he praised the club. However, nothing was confirmed until today, when L’Equipe announced that the Lyon striker is set to join Atletico, after having reached a verbal agreement with the club. As per the reports, the…
Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente — who is on loan at Alaves — has all but confirmed that Theo Hernandez is set to join Real Madrid. Hernandez is currently on loan at Alaves from Atletico Madrid, and has largely impressed in the 35 appearances he has made this season, due to which he is being linked…
Cristiano Ronaldo is never far away from controversies, and his latest gesture towards Celta defender Cabral can bring him more trouble. Real Madrid hammered Celta 4-1 to move just one point away from the La Liga title. Cristiano Ronaldo did the talking on the pitch with a brace, but he also did some literal talking…
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr’s father has urged him to secure a move to English giants Manchester United, according to reports. As Jose Mourinho intends to revitalize his squad by making full use of the upcoming summer transfer window, the Red Devils have been linked with some of the best footballers on the planet, including the…
Brazilian superstar Neymar has let his close friends know that he wishes he had joined Real Madrid before Barcelona came in for him. Spanish weekly sports magazine Don Balon has reported that Neymar repents his decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid. Los Blancos have completely outshone Barca this season, as they are a point away from winning…
Real Madrid are ready to enter the race for Jan Oblak, having already moved in for Theo Hernandez from rivals Atletico Madrid this summer. Oblak is being hotly pursued by Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United, as they prepare to see their present first-choice goalkeepers potentially leave this summer. But now, Real Madrid have also…
Number of suitors have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann, thanks to the Atletico Madrid star’s latest comments regarding his future. Jose Mourinho is set to bolster his team’s attack by bringing in some world-class reinforcements this summer, and Antoine Griezmann has been labeled as Manchester United’s topmost priority transfer target…
Renowned Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that Real Madrid staff and team are certain that David De Gea will play at the Santiago Bernabeu next season. When David De Gea didn’t feature in Manchester United squad traveling to Southampton, it raised quite a few eyebrows in the football world. There have been numerous reports…
Antoine Griezmann has revealed the name of the team he fancies to join, and it’s bad news for all the suitors. Despite being linked with a mega money move to Manchester United, Antoine Griezmann has suggested that he doesn’t yearn for joining the Red Devils like he yearns for New York Knicks. To join the…
James Rodriguez’s stepfather has hinted that the Colombian star is indeed set for a summer switch, after falling down the pecking order under Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. He moved to Real Madrid in 2014, after a stellar showing at the World Cup in Brazil, leading Colombia to the quarter-finals. This led the Spanish giants…
One of Manchester United’s main concerns this season has been their injury hit defensive back-line, and Jose Mourinho seems to be all set to strengthen his defense for the next season. And with the transfer window coming closer, Mourinho has lined up an offer for Real Madrid’s star player, Pepe. The Portuguese center-back will be…
According to reports in the Spanish outlet Don Balon, Barcelona have set their sights on Antoine Griezmann, and could make a shock move for the French striker this summer. There is no denying that Griezmann has been the hottest viable property in the footballing world for some time. He has been linked with Manchester United…
James Rodriguez came off in the 62nd minute when he applauded all corners of the Real Madrid support before making way for Casemiro. The Colombian superstar was subject to some special applause at the Bernabeu as he, himself, applauded the entire stadium while coming off in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Sevilla. The mutual appreciation between…
Barcelona have reportedly overtaken both the Manchester clubs in the pursuit of Portuguese defender Nelson Semedo for a move this summer. The Catalan giants are already out of the Champions League, and are not favourites to lift the La Liga title this season. Moreover, they are also set to lose their manager Luis Enrique after…
Celta Vigo striker John Guidetti has finally broken his silence since his team’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The ex-Manchester City man had vowed to keep the city of Manchester blue during his visit to England for Celta Vigo’s second leg semi-final encounter against the Red Devils in the Europa League. However,…
Barcelona have suffered a huge blow, as their primary transfer target, Marco Verratti, has agreed to join Real Madrid, as per Diario Gol. Marco Verratti has been looked upon as the heir to the great Xavi at Barcelona, but it looks like the Catalans will have to scout some other midfield options to fill the…
If reports in the Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo are to be believed, Neymar has threatened to quit Barcelona after having a training ground bust-up with assistant manager Carlos Unzue. The Brazilian and Unzue had a heated discussion last Thursday in front of the whole squad, with Barca’s assistant coach questioning Neymar’s focus, and used Ronaldinho as…
Andre Gomes is reportedly set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season. Gomes has had an underwhelming first season at the Nou Camp following his £35 million move to the club from fellow Spanish side Valencia last summer. The 23-year-old midfielder has made just 17 starts in La Liga, while coming off the bench…
Gareth Bale’s departure from Real Madrid is now more likelier than ever before, according to The Independent. Gareth Bale’s current campaign in the Spanish capital has been a troublesome one, as consistent injuries have kept him out of the Real Madrid starting lineup much more frequently than he would have liked. The fact that Zinedine…
Keylor Navas remains unflapped with the talks of David De Gea moving to Real Madrid, as the Costa Rican shot-stopper has expressed his desire to stay with Los Blancos for years to come. There are good chances that De Gea will be playing at Real Madrid next season, but Navas is not agreeing to go down…
Barcelona are set to appoint Ernesto Valverde as their new manager to replace the outgoing Luis Enrique at the end of the season. Following the Catalan club’s 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Paris Saint Germain at the Parc des Princes, Enrique announced that he would be stepping down from his post as manager at…
Defending champions Real Madrid held off a spirited Atletico Madrid to set up a meeting with Juventus in next month’s Champions League final in Cardiff. Atletico were trailing Real 3-0 from the first leg, but they showed their intent within the first twenty minutes. The Los Rojiblancos started the game at a frantic pace, with…
Barcelona are considering making a bid for ex-Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, according to multiple reports. French outlet Le10 Sport claims that the Paris Saint-Germain player is looking to move out of the nation at the end of the season, and the prospect of playing alongside his Argentine teammate Leo Messi at Barcelona is understood…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has two top-class La Liga center-backs on his summer wishlist, according to reports from The Telegraph. The Red Devils have had an unstable backline all season, with injuries consistently plaguing one defender or another. Moreover, apart from the fitness problems, Mourinho has also been unhappy with the commitment and desire shown…
The latest transfer news surrounds the Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho, who is said to be linked with a move to Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Liverpool man has reportedly given the thumbs up for the transfer. The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with Barcelona for quite some time now, and despite signing a new…
Real Madrid have decided against signing Eden Hazard, which could mean good news for James Rodriguez. According to reports in Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Real’s president Florentino Perez has told manager Zinedine Zidane that he will not allow a move for Hazard to go through. This is mainly down to the re-emergence of Rodriguez,…
The long-held pact between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, to not poach each others players directly, has been sensationally broken as Theo Hernandez finalizes a transfer across the city. The loaned out Atletico Madrid left-back has agreed a move to city rivals Real Madrid, claims AS. It is being reported that the 19-year-old has signed…
Alvaro Morata is believed to have run out of patience with Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid and wants a move away from the Spanish club, with a number of parties interested, reports Italian news source Calciomercato. Former Juventus striker is frustrated with his lack of playing time at Real Madrid, as Zidane has mostly relied upon his countryman Karim…
Even after all these years, Cristiano Ronaldo is much coveted and loved at Old Trafford, despite the former Manchester United phenomenon having the football world at his feet at Real Madrid. However, the Old Trafford giants are now ready to relaunch their yearly hunt to bring their former star player back, claims Diario Gol. Ever…
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has named the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar as the best attacking line in the world of football. These superstars were in terrific form during Barcelona’s league game against Villarreal this weekend, wherein Lionel Messi scored a brace, and Luis Suarez bagged a single in the Catalan…
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has spoken to his agent about the next club he wants to play for after his time at the Bernabeu. The Welsh international is arguably one of the best wingers in world football at the moment, and is an important part of the plans for Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. However,…
Neymar Jr. has made his choice as to who should be the next manager of Barcelona clear to the club’s hierarchy. Current manager Luis Enrique admitted that he needed a break from football, and announced that he would be stepping down from his post following the Catalan club’s 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Paris…
La Liga is into its final games of the season, and yet, there is still no definite answer as to who will be crowned the Champions. Real Madrid won their game 4-0 against lowly Granada, who are all but confirmed to be relegated to the Spanish second division, also known as La Liga 2. They…
Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane are planning a massive spending spree, as respected journalist Guillem Balague has revealed their 5-man shortlist for the summer. Los Blancos, who are not too far away from landing the La Liga title after more than four years, are currently one of the many clubs who are planning to spend…
Manchester United are the clear favourites in the race to sign James Rodriguez, according to trusted Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague. James Rodriguez has been largely out of favour at Real Madrid, and despite putting in some terrific performances whenever given the chance, he has failed to secure a spot in the starting lineup under the…
Rumours claiming Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid is a done deal are false, according to sources in France. Reports from the Spanish press have recently been claiming that Kylian Mbappe is already on the verge of completing his transfer to Real Madrid this summer, with Los Blancos and Monaco agreeing to a mammoth €100 million…
Argentina will be able to field their talisman Lionel Messi in the upcoming qualifiers, after the ban he was under is now lifted. The Barcelona superstar, who is the front-runner for the Golden Boot this season, has enjoyed fine form for the Catalan Giants, but has not been at his best for his country. He was…
FC Barcelona are a club that currently have an air of tension going through Nou Camp, as their star man and the best player in the world, Lionel Messi, is currently heading towards the end of his contract which expires in the month of January 2018. The Argentinian has been Barcelona’s playing representative and primary…
One of the top targets for many European heavyweights, Kylian Mbappe, has reportedly chosen the club he wants to play for. The Monaco starlet has given a thumbs up to Spanish giants Real Madrid, and will be joining them next season if the club is able to finance the striker’s transfer fee. According to Marca,…
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.