A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helped Real Madrid secure a 4-2 extra-time win against Kashima Antlers in the Club World Cup final on Sunday at the International stadium in Yokohama, but they had to go through an almighty scare from the Japanese champions on the road to a fifth Club World Cup title. Real boss Zinedine…
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo wants a return to FC Barcelona, as he struggles to adjust with life at Manchester. Claudio Bravo joined Manchester City from Barcelona this summer for a fee of £15.4 million. But four months after signing for City, Bravo is struggling with his form, and wants a return to his old…
Ivan Rakitic is most likely to sign a new Barcelona deal and reject Manchester United’s offer. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Croatian midfielder has told his agent to block all offers for him. But that doesn’t mean Jose Mourinho, whose efforts were yet again spurned in the summer, will walk away. Rakitic has been facing stiff competition…
Manchester United are ready to splash the cash to bring in Real Madrid star Isco, according to reports from the Spanish media. The €30 million-rated playmaker has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid since the La Liga giants appointed Zinedine Zidane as manager in January. The Spanish attacker still remains in Zidane’s good…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what he plans to do after retiring as a footballer. Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that he wants to continue playing football for another 10 years. The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward isn’t thinking about leaving the footballing world anytime soon. However, when he does, the Portuguese plans to enter the…
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has admitted that James Rodriguez’s situation at the club is a problem due to lack of game time. James Rodriguez is struggling to get into the team under Zidane, and he currently spends most of his time on the sidelines. The player was also an unused substitute during the recent…
Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos has vehemently denied he would ever make a switch to fierce rivals Barcelona, whilst also hinting that he may retire early from football. The German international has dismissed speculation that he would be willing to move to his current team’s fiercest rivals, saying some moves should never be made and that…
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has advised James Rodriguez to leave Real Madrid in order to save his career, according to reports. Messi is believed to have sought out the Colombian after the El Clasico to offer his support. The former Puskas award winner was left on the bench by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who…
Manchester United’s French forward Anthony Martial has reportedly been identified as a shock summer target for La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. The La Liga big boys are believed to be getting ready for a dramatic battle for the struggling United attacker, but the main thing is that James Rodriguez could hold the actual…
Only a footballer understands what another footballer is going through during his tough days, and James Rodrigues has found a friend and advisor in the form of his international team mate, Radamel Falcao. James has had a frustrating 2016 to say the least, and things seem far from getting any better for the talented Colombian…
Mesut Ozil has certainly pricked some Real Madrid ears by refusing to rule out a shock return to Bernabeu, and admitting Zinedine Zidane still remains his idol. The German maestro, who has enjoyed more than three years in the hearts of Arsenal fans after making his record move from Real, has refused to rule out…
Manchester United have been scouting Atletico Madrid’s promising starlet Yannick Carrasco, as per reports. Atletico Madrid signed Carrasco from French outfit AS Monaco back in July 2015, for a fee of €20 million. The Belgian winger, who signed for the La Liga giants on a 5-year contract, has since established himself as a crucial member of…
Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann has shut down the rumours linking him with a move to rival club Real Madrid. There are rumours flying around Antoine Griezmann regarding a move away from Atletico Madrid by the end of the season, with Real Madrid being dubbed as one of his probable destinations. However, in his latest interview…
Real Madrid forward Isco says he will stay at the club for two more years, after regaining his place in the team following injuries to Toni Kroos and Casemiro. It seems like the saga of Isco’s future has more twists, with the player now saying he would be happy to sign a contract, after having…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he tried to sign Antonio Valencia while he was in charge of Real Madrid. One of the first names on the Manchester United team sheet this season has been Antonio Valencia, who remains one of the bright spots in an otherwise dismal squad so far. In fact,…
Uruguayan defender Jose Gimenez wants to leave Atletico over a perceived Madrid derby snub. Manager Diego Simeone chose to pick Stefan Savic over the 21-year-old for the game against Real Madrid on Saturday, where Atletico succumbed to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Gimenez had just returned from a hamstring injury but was fit to play. However,…
Isco is set to turn down a new contract at Real Madrid if he does not get enough game time this season. The Spanish attacking midfielder has been linked with several moves away from the club in recent weeks, with Premier League’s elite clubs said to be interested in signing him up. Isco currently has…
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Barcelona’s Carles Alena, according to reports. Alena is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s brightest talents. The 18-year-old youngster also captains Spain’s under-19 side. Barcelona are said to be keen on offering the midfielder a new contract extension, that would keep him at the club for another four years,…
FC Barcelona have come to face a major hindrance in their pursuit of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. Coutinho joined Liverpool for a fee of £8.5 million back in 2013, and has since managed to establish himself as one of the most important players for the Anfield club. The Brazilian has been in hot form this season…
Manchester United could attempt to make a shock bid for Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic, according to reports in The Sun. The midfield maestro is currently tied to a contract with the La Liga giants, which runs till 2019. However, the club’s failure to negotiate a new contract with the Croatia international has been noted at…
Real Madrid sent scouts to Wembley Stadium to keep an eye on Marcus Rashford, according to reports in Spain. Rashford has been called up to the England squad by interim manager Gareth Southgate for the World Cup qualifier against Scotland and the friendly against Spain. And according to reports in the Spanish media, Real Madrid…
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract extension with Real Madrid, which will keep him at the club till at least 30th June, 2021. Ronaldo had admitted earlier this year that he was determined to finish his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, and would offer himself a new ten-year contract if he were the president…
Real Madrid were considering signing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, according to exclusive reports in the Daily Mail. The popular English news outlet claims that the La Liga giants had reignited their interest in Wenger, and were considering a move for him. Real sacked Rafa Benitez – the current Newcastle boss, and appointed Zinedine Zidane as his replacement…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is set to make a £30 million bid for Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin, as per The Sun. Ever since United’s summer signing Eric Bailly picked up an injury, their defence has gone into a huge turmoil. And with Chris Smalling also unfit, Mourinho’s men currently have to make-do with Daley Blind and…
James Rodriguez could still move to Manchester United, according to reports. The Real Madrid midfielder had been constantly linked with a switch to the Red Devils in the summer, but the club’s pursuit of the star came to nothing, and he remained at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite their failure to sign Rodriguez, reports suggest that United…
Manchester United have contacted Real Madrid star Gareth Bale every summer for the last three years, hoping to eventually convince the Welsh wizard to move to the Theatre of Dreams. According to well-known Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, the Red Devils have been chasing the 27-year-old since he left Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, by repeatedly…
Real Madrid have confirmed that club record signing Gareth Bale has signed a new six-year contract extension, that will see him remain at the club till the 30th of June, 2022. The club issued a statement on their official website confirming the deal, and putting an end to speculation regarding the Welshman’s future. Bale has…
Manchester United have surprisingly identified former Liverpool star Luis Suarez as a potential transfer target. Luis Suarez left Liverpool to join FC Barcelona in the summer of 2014, for a whopping fee of £75 million. He made his competitive debut for the club in October 2014, after having served his suspension for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the…
Real Madrid continued their unbeaten run in La Liga with a stunning 4-1 victory over Alaves. The Los Blancos came into the game on the back of six wins and three draws. With cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid losing to Sevilla last week, Real needed to win to maintain the three-point lead at the top of…
Pedro joined Chelsea last year from Barcelona, and he could easily have made a swift return to Spain this summer, had it not been ‘difficult.’ Jose Mourinho signed Pedro for Chelsea during the summer of 2015 for a substantial £21 million, although the forward was believed to have been in advanced talks with Manchester United.…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed that the club were in talks with Paul Pogba before his record move to Manchester United, according to reports from Spanish News Outlet Marca. Manchester United made headlines this summer, as they forked over £89 million to secure the services of Paul Pogba from Juventus. Spanish giants Real…
Ryan Giggs has admitted that he would love to see Luka Modric join Manchester United. Giggs spent his entire career with the Red Devils, and even had a brief spell as interim manager before spending two seasons as Louis van Gaal’s assistant manager. He ended his 29-year association with the club at the beginning of…
Valencia starlet Fran Villalba has signed a new four-year contract extension with the club. The deal is set to keep the youngster at the La Liga club till at least 2020. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Villalba and his agent had been in contact with Manchester United regarding a transfer to Old Trafford.…
Pep Guardiola spoke about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of his Champions League match against Barcelona, claiming that the Argentine may leave Camp Nou one day. Pep also admitted that should Messi decide to end his Barcelona career, he would be one of the men trying to secure his signature. Guardiola, who spent 5 years in…
Luka Modric has signed a new 4-year contract extension with Real Madrid, the club has confirmed. The deal will see the 31-year-old Croatian remain at the Bernabeu till at least 2020, when he will be 35. The club issued a statement on their official website regarding the deal, which read: “Real Madrid C. F. and…
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has signed a 3-year contract extension with the Catalans, but has also revealed that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his new contract. The Spanish Giants confirmed on their Official website that the 32-year-old will be renewing his contract. A statement read: “Javier Mascherano put pen to paper on…
Barcelona have confirmed that Neymar will sign a contract extension with the club this Friday. The new deal will keep him in Spain until June of 2021. A statement on Barcelona’s official website read: “Neymar will make his contract extension official on Friday 21, October at 3.00pm CET at the Club offices. As the Club has already…
Barcelona are eyeing up a move for Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes. According to reports, the La Liga giants have been keeping a watch on Gomes, and have been impressed with his rapid progress through the ranks at United. The youngster, who is a first year scholar at Old Trafford, is contracted to his club…
Gerard Pique has revealed how Louis van Gaal absolutely ‘destroyed’ him during their time together at FC Barcelona. Gerard Pique spent most of his early career playing for Barcelona’s Youth Team, before eventually making a move to Manchester United’s Academy. And now, he has revealed one of the factors that led him to make the…
Toni Kroos has revealed that he wishes to spend his entire playing career at Real Madrid. Toni Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich back in the summer of 2014, for a fee of £25 million. He has since went on to establish himself as a key part of the Real squad, and has…
Gerard Pique has revealed his desire to become the president of Barcelona once the sun sets on his playing career and he decides to hang up his boots. The Spaniard is one of the greatest players to have ever played for the club, and has been a rock at the heart of the Catalan club’s…
Real Madrid are reportedly attempting to ward off any potential suitors for Gareth Bale by offering him a new and improved contract. According to reports, Manchester United have been very keen on bringing the Welsh wizard to the Theatre of Dreams, but Real are determined to hold on to their prized possession, and have reportedly…
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a new five-year contract extension with Real Madrid that would see him remain at the Santiago Bernabeu till 2021, according to reports. The deal will reportedly see the 31-year-old earn a staggering £20 million a year. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is currently deep in talks…
FC Barcelona have identified Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian as a potential transfer target, according to Mundo Deportivo. Matteo Darmian joined the Red Devils from Torino in the summer of 2015, for a fee of £13 million. He began his United career with a lot of promise, but then lost form due to recurring injuries and frequent positional…
Manchester United have begun preparations to sign Valencia midfielder Fran Villalba, according to his agent. Fran Villalba currently plays for La Liga outfit Valencia CF, as a central midfielder. The 18-year-old made his senior debut for the club last season, under the management of Gary Neville. The Spaniard’s brilliant movement and passing range are the key factors…
Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a contract extension with Real Madrid, which will keep him at the Bernabeu until June 2022. The German midfielder has committed his long term future to Real Madrid, and is expected to become the highest paid German player in the world. Kroos joined Real Madrid in…
Real Madrid midfielder Isco has revealed the one condition that will make him leave the Spanish capital. Isco joined Real Madrid from fellow La Liga outfit Malaga back in June 2013. He signed for the Los Blancos for a fee of €30 million, becoming the then newly-appointed manager Carlo Ancelotti’s first signing for the club. Despite…
Valencia midfielder Fran Villalba has been the subject to interest from Manchester United and Barcelona, and a deal could pull through as early as this winter. The midfielder is expected to have a big future, and Manchester United are keen on adding the 18-year-old to their youth squad. United are no strangers to placing young…
Both Manchester City and Manchester United desperately wanted to sign Neymar this summer, according to reports in Spain. Neymar left Santos to join Barcelona in the summer of 2013, signing a five-year deal with the Catalan giants. Since joining the La Liga club, he has managed to establish himself as an important part of the team,…
Cristiano Ronaldo led his side by example in Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier, as he scored four goals in Portugal’s 6-0 win over Andorra. Having missed Portugal’s opening Group B match against Switzerland, which the Swiss won 2-0, the Real Madrid star returned with a bang tonight, and found the opposition net on four occasions.…
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.