Paulo Dybala will only move to two clubs if he ends up leaving Juventus at the end of this season. Dybala has been linked with a move away from Juve for quite a while now, despite some reports suggesting he was quite close to extending his stay in Turin and becoming one of the highest…
Manchester United are on high alert over the potential availability of Yannick Carrasco, Spanish media reports. The Belgian attacker has been consistently delivering, and has become one of Atletico Madrid’s champion performer this season, after having recently signed a new contract until 2022. But Don Balon suggests a heated altercation after being substituted at the weekend was…
Gareth Bale is reportedly fed up of playing under the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo, and has demanded Real Madrid to build a team around him. Bale has had to enjoy the stardom under Ronaldo’s shadow since the very beginning of his Real Madrid career, after moving from Tottenham for £80 million in 2013. The Wales attacker…
Manchester United have been heavily involved in rumours linking Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann to the club in the near future. In a recent interview with Squawka, Rio Ferdinand went ahead and claimed that he would love having both at the club together. When asked on who would be his choice, Rio answered saying: “Manchester…
Real Madrid defender Pepe is all set to sign a deal with the Chinese Super League and finally bring his grand La Liga career to a close. The 33-year-old Portuguese defender is fast approaching the end of his contract with his current club, and has hence been the topic of many rumours and discussions in the…
Barcelona are the latest club to join an already crowded group of clubs looking to sign up a teenage defender. The boy in question is 17-year old Tony Gallacher. The young prospect has reportedly been scouted by six Premier League clubs, and Barcelona are the latest to show interest. The English clubs include the likes of Liverpool,…
No, this is not at all a bad joke, neither is it a rumour. Real Madrid fans are actually booing Cristiano Ronaldo! During the La Liga giants’ 2-1 victory over Malaga, the Portuguese superstar was jeered on several different occasions. This was not an abuse from blunt Real fans watching on TV or ranting angrily…
Barcelona are interested in hiring Jorge Sampaoli as Luis Enrique’s successor if the Asturian coach does not sign a contract extension at Sevilla. Luis Enrique joined Barcelona in 2014, and led the team to a treble and a double in consecutive seasons. Understandably, the club would love to hand him a contract extension. But it…
The highest paid player in the world, Carlos Tevez has said that Messi’s latest contract issues with Barcelona are not about money. The Argentine forward claims Messi will only trade Barcelona for Newell’s Old Boys. According to Marca, Tevez stated: “The renewal for him, it is not a matter of money, it’s more about what…
It’s pretty safe to suggest that Manchester United are in no mood to sell Ander Herrera to Barcelona this January. Still, rumours will fly, just like this piece! Herrera is definitely a brilliant asset for Jose Mourinho, which is why United have reportedly slapped a massive price tag for the Spanish midfielder. But €70 million…
Recent reports regarding Real Madrid’s future transfer plan suggests that the club president Florentino Perez has decided to sell Cristiano Ronaldo by 2018-19, before his contract runs out and that Real can splash in some huge money for future purchases. Perez is well aware of how influential the Portuguese superstar can be in the dressing…
Premier League giants Chelsea have entered the race to sign Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco, as per Spanish outlet Don Balon. With rumours of a supposed rift between Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and star striker Diego Costa still at large, the Blues seem to have already began looking for possible attacking talents, if not perfect replacements,…
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insisted that he ‘won’t tie anyone down’ while addressing the mounting speculation that Antoine Griezmann will leave the La Liga giants for Manchester United. The French attacker’s representatives are thought to have been negotiating a potential deal with the Premier League club over the past few months, with several significant…
FC Barcelona are currently in a crisis they never thought they would find themselves in, as it involves the transfer worries of Lionel Messi moving away from the club. In order to prevent such a thing from happening, Barcelona are ready to sell off Ivan Rakitic and Arda Turan to collect funds and pay off their…
Memphis Depay has asked his agent to enquire about the possibility of joining Barcelona, according to reports from Diario Gol via Daily Star. The Manchester United player is being courted by a number of teams after it was clear he wanted to leave. After signing for the Red Devils in 2015 for £25 million, Depay has…
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has verbally agreed a deal with Manchester United, according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent . Griezmann has been linked with a big money move to the Theatre of Dreams for quite some time now, with some rumours even claiming that the Frenchman – who is believed to be a Manchester United fan himself…
La Liga powerhouses Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa’s current situation at Chelsea. The controversial forward is rumoured to have fallen out with new Blues boss Antonio Conte, due to which he was also left out of the squad in Chelsea’s 3-0 over reigning Premier League champions Leicester City. However, following the…
Real Madrid and their current manager Zidane are not only building a team that is proving tough to beat at the moment in world football, but are side by side also forming a squad that will be one to look out for in the future. Madrid have further proved this by being on the verge…
It would be one of the most shocking transfers of the January window, but the Sun claim Sevilla are “desperate” to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. Rashford has received decent game time this season, though Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning form suggests there would be little chance for the youngster to start as a centre-forward under Jose…
Real Madrid are prepared to launch a stunning £43m bid to secure the services of Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, according to latest reports. Spanish media outlet Sport reports the 26-year-old shot-stopper, who penned a new contract with Manchester United back in September 2015, has a clause in his deal which apparently gives him a…
According to reports in Confidencial Colombia, Ronaldo has been an influential factor in convincing midfielder James Rodriguez to stay despite all odds favouring him to leave this January. Chelsea were the club heavily linked with James this month as the prime location for the midfielder to head to, but his recent revival is proof that…
Messi might be ready to sensationally leave Barcelona if financial matters are not resolved and wage requirements are not met by the club. With Barcelona under the pump of financial bills and money matters to be resolved, the wage demands of Lionel Messi could be a huge factor the club might not be able to…
Real Madrid have rejected as many as three mega offers for their out-of-favour midfielder James Rodriguez, according to reports in Spain. Having lit up the 2014 World Cup, James Rodriguez soonafter joined Real Madrid from Monaco for a fee of £63 million. The midfielder had a brilliant debut season in the Spanish capital back when Carlo Ancelotti was in-charge,…
Real Madrid defender Pepe is yet to sign a contract extension with Real Madrid and the further delay of this act has sparked rumours of the player possibly eyeing a move to the fast growing Chinese Super League. According to MARCA, Pepe is almost certain to join the likes of Oscar, Hulk, Pelle and Tevez…
It is always good to see a little banter and passion during a game of high intensity football, but with Gerard Pique and anything Real Madrid involved, it always seems to go a bit above healthy levels. Barcelona’s latest clash with Villarreal saw Pique apparently shout out at Madrid supporting president, Javier Tebas, in the…
Cristiano Ronaldo has capped off his glorious year of 2016 with yet another prize – this time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year Award for 2016. Ronaldo beat fellow La Liga rivals Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to this decorated prize. The European Championship-winning Portuguese captain secured 34.54% of the total votes, as opposed to…
Real Madrid will sign FC Porto striker Andre Silva next summer for a fee close to €58 million, according to the Daily Star. Arsenal inquired about the striker and were willing to spend around €30 million, but the Portuguese club answered back and said that an agreement with Madrid was already in place, per that…
Alexis Sanchez is at the centre of a bidding war for his signature as the ongoing rumours of his potential Arsenal exit intensify. The Chilean attacker will be out of contract in 18 months, and hasn’t yet taken a call on a fresh deal, with reports claiming he is becoming increasingly frustrated with life in…
Barcelona are eyeing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to take over at the Nou Camp, according to reports. The German has been at the helm of a Liverpool team that sit second in the Premier League table with 13 wins in 20 games. Klopp has imbibed an attacking instinct in the team, backed by relentless pressing…
James Rodriguez is one of the hottest topics in the recent weeks due to his uncertain future at Real Madrid, and rumours of him staying or leaving are at an all time high. However, after the latest remarks given by his father and reported by Goal.com, there is a sense that the Colombian midfielder might…
With Jose Mourinho’s Old Trafford rebuilding plan finally gathering pace and momentum, and Manchester United showing massive signs of improvement, them being linked with star players from across all the big leagues is not anymore a surprise. According to the Times, United have emerged as a club chasing Atletico Madrid and its star men, with Saul…
Thibaut Courtois, like all his fellow Chelsea teammates, is having a remarkable season so far under Italian manager Antonio Conte. The big Belgian keeper is leading the race for the golden glove with 10 clean sheets, and his performances have attracted attention and interest from all around the globe. However, once Real Madrid step into…
Paulo Dybala’s future has long been up in the air, but it now seems the 23-year-old Argentine is all set to announce his final decision. Since joining the Serie A champions in 2015 from Palermo, where he really made a name for himself, the South American sensation has emerged as one of world football’s most…
Dubbed the ‘New Iniesta’, young Carles Alena is in the pick of things in his early footballing days without even stepping into the global football arena. This shows the talent of the La Masia sensation who is currently in talks to sign a new deal at the Nou Camp. However, as per reports from The…
Manchester United are all set to make a formal bid for Real Madrid star Pepe, who is out of contract at the end of this season, The Sun reports. United boss Jose Mourinho wants to secure the deal for the 33-year-old in the summer, not in January, after talks with Madrid stopped as the defender…
Another twist in James Rodriguez saga! The Sun reports Manchester United have once again enquired over the possibility of a Rodriguez deal in January, and have been straightaway informed it will cost £50 million to snap up the highly-rated Colombian. Manchester United are looking quite strong in the attack line behind the front man at…
You get the strong feeling that James Rodriguez’s will he/won’t he switch to Chelsea is definitely going to be the story of the January transfer window. For the past few weeks, every single move he makes is scrutinised and analysed minutely, just like the incident when he was reportedly spotted collecting British visa. So when…
Sevilla have made contact with Manchester United forward Anthony Martial’s agent to discuss a loan deal next month, as per Get France Football News. Martial’s agent has also claimed he and his client are now considering interest from Sevilla, as the Manchester United youngster has decided to secure his future away from Old Trafford. It is…
Going back to the big leagues after enjoying some time in Turkey, Nani’s transfer to La Liga side Valencia came while the winger was relishing his status as one of Portugal’s key men on their road to Euro 2016 glory. But before all of this, the Portuguese was Manchester United’s asset for as long as…
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has revealed that he is doubtful about his future with the Spanish champions. Luis Enrique has opened up about his thoughts regarding whether or not to continue as a manager of Barcelona. He said that he is happy to be the manager of the best club in the world, but refused…
Valencia have launched an attempt to sign Manchester United’s Argentine defender Marcos Rojo. The Spanish side believe they may be able to tempt the versatile defender to come to La Liga due to the fact that United are said to be closing in on a £38 million deal for Benfica centre-half Victor Lindelof. Valencia’s sporting…
Real Madrid missed out on Paul Pogba in the summer due to financial reasons, as per a report from Marca. Real were believed to have had an agreement in place with Juventus in October 2015 which allowed them first refusal on Pogba if he chose to leave. It allowed the La Liga big boys to make an…
James Rodriguez, the £63 million-rated Real Madrid midfielder who has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu, has been heavily linked with a move to the League. The Colombian, whose current situation has made Chelsea and Manchester United interested more than ever, has also angered Real Madrid officials with a series of outbursts as…
Just ahead of the Christmas celebrations, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has once again raised his voice for the largely held belief that Los Blancos are currently the most supported club in the world. As it is a customary thing during the festive season, the president joined together with the captains and coaches of both…
Former Barcelona manager, and current boss of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, has claimed there will be no such debate when it comes to deciding who is better between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo leapfrogged Messi to the 2016 Ballon d’Or award after a sensational year which included winning the Champions League and Euro 2016, but…
Marcos Rojo has been pulling off fine performances off late in the back line for Manchester United, leading to his revival as a player and attracting healthy attention in the footballing world. According to reports in the Mirror, the defender has emerged as a £14m target for La Liga side Valencia. Rojo has seemed to…
James Rodriguez made a sensational move to Real Madrid two summers ago, but since then, has failed to register himself as a regular starter in the team. Therefore, he may now leave the club, as soon as January arrives. About five clubs, namely Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, Inter and Juventus are interested in the Colombian…
Real Madrid’s transfer ban has been reduced to one window after a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Real Madrid were handed a ban on signing players for two transfer windows by FIFA in April 2016. But after a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the ban has been…
With Atletico Madrid’s astonishing success over the years, Antoine Griezmann has also become one of the best attackers in the world right now, and if he chooses to leave the La Liga side – probably after Diego Simeone leaves Atletico – there will be a sensational bidding war to secure the Frenchman’s services. However, despite so…
James Rodriguez has finally admitted there is a strong chance that he will leave Real Madrid next month, whilst also claiming that he has offers from a number of clubs. The Colombian playmaker signed for the La Liga giants for a sensational £63 million after shining at the 2014 World Cup, where grabbed six goals in…
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.