The rumour mills have spun yet again, and unsurprisingly, Real Madrid have once again been linked with a move for Manchester United’s star midfielder, Paul Pogba. Los Blancos’ gaffer Zinedine Zidane has retained his interest in his fellow compatriot, and he is now said to be preparing a player-plus-cash move to lure the 2016 World…
Things turn sour for Jason Sancho at Borussia Dortmund as the player now feels a sense of betrayal after recent incidents. The Englishman followed up with his stunning breakthrough season with 5 goals and 9 assists in 17 appearances this season. Even as a teenager, Sancho has established himself as a starter for a European…
Ever since the departure of Jose Mourinho, Nemanja Matic has fallen well below the pecking order at Manchester United. However, that hasn’t stopped him from drawing interest from big sides. Just in August, the Serbian was wanted by AC Milan who looked to strengthen their midfield with experience. But Matic ultimately ended up staying at…
While most of the speculations regarding Manchester United’s potential transfer business in January have dealt with the players they could purchase, losing talent is still a realistic threat at the side. The top name in that regard still remains Paul Pogba. While the French midfielder has been out of action for a while now, he…
Manchester United’s scoring woes appeared to have abated for a bit when they won 3-1 against Norwich City on Sunday. However, their penalty curse remained intact as both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial missed the crucial spot-kicks. Then again, the duo did redeem themselves later on as they linked up to create United’s third goal…
Amongst the ongoing woes at Manchester United, the one that is plaguing them the most is the drop in quality of their brand value. At this rate, the allure of joining the Old Trafford outfit keeps diminishing and it will be hard to convince new players to make the switch. In particular, now it may…
Three English juggernauts have expressed their interest in Real Madrid wizkid Martin Odegaard. Odegaard was the centre of all attention when he secured a sensational transfer to Real Madrid at a tender age of 16. However, he failed to crack his way into a star-studded first-team immediately, and has made just two senior appearances for…
REUTERS/Hannah McKayFollowing an eventful international break, normal services resumed over the weekend, as we saw the return of domestic club football. Now, as new week begins, the footballing world will finally get to embrace the two biggest club competitions on the planet. Tuesday, September 17, finally marks the beginning of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League,…
Much has been hyped about Manchester United’s new defensive signing of Harry Maguire. The world-record breaking pricetag attached to the centre-back means that a lot of hope is pinned unto him and expectations are soaring sky-high. The highlight of his time at United so far came when he was named the man-of-the-match in an outstanding…
More than one ardent supporter of football misses the sight of Jose Mourinho at the touchline. The gaffer, although the subject of a poor Manchester United tenure towards the end, is still a tactical genius. The manner in which he turned around games with giants and engineered defensive chokeholds once a lead was attained is…
Much was discussed about Paul Pogba during the summer transfer window. The bulk of the conversation surrounded whether or not the Frenchman would depart Manchester United. Interest from Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane was evident while United remained adamant on their stance that Pogba would only be permitted to leave if they acquired an adequate…
Managers in the modern game are more and more likely to face the brunt of the anger of supporters as well as the consequences when things go awry. The nature of the times is such that even top performances cannot assure jobs for gaffers as the goals set forth by their respective boards is often…
Real Madrid’s attempt to ascend back to European heights of greatness may not be as easy as meets the eye. The Spanish giants have had a largely underwhelming pre-season campaign so far and the sort of dynamism that was expected in their squad after spending upwards of €300 million is yet to be seen. Zinedine…
Numerous hours of debates and lines upon lines of internet commentary has been devoted to trying to establish who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The Greatest of All Time debate has grown ever stronger as both superstars continue to deliver impeccable performances despite their ages. While on…
Even as Manchester United’s transfer reports keep piling up, a conservative estimate of the club’s summer dealings would likely point to the reality that at the best one or two more signings may be made before deadline day, if at all. After securing Harry Maguire from Leicester City, the Red Devils have arguably completed their…
Barcelona are considering making a shock move for Matteo Darmian. Darmian has been on the fringes of the Manchester United squad for quite some time now. He has been consistently linked with a return to Italy in the previous transfer windows, but a move has failed to materialise each time. Now, new reports emerging from…
Manchester United’s standout saga this transfer window has been the potential departure of Paul Pogba. Despite being linked to a host of world-class talents, it is the looming exit of the World-Cup winner that may prove to be the definitive change in the club’s approach going into the campaign. It is evident that the Red…
Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane have established themselves to be a force to reckon with. It is evident that the gaffer wishes to take the club back the pinnacle of Spanish and European football and has certainly made adequate investments in that regard. Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Rodrygo have already…
Manchester United are about kick off their pre-season tour and are expected to make signings before that. While a lot of speculations have been doing the rounds with regard to arrivals, the potential departures from the club also bear some looking in to. Romelu Lukaku certainly surprised a few individuals when he showed up for…
Manchester United seem to be set on midfield pursuits at the present state of the window. In Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the Red Devils have secured the crucial attacking and right-back requirements but a host of other troubles still plague them. The centre-back is the obvious hole that they have to plug but they…
It has gotten to the point in the transfer window where clubs are beginning to juggle numerous deals. At Manchester United, a relatively disappointing and uneventful early spell means that a good chunk of their business is now piling up. The deals for Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have to be the first of many…
Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Victor Lindelof. The Catalan giants are said to be on the lookout for new central defensive reinforcements, after having missed out on the signing of Matthijs De Ligt. Barca were said to be leading the race for the Ajax captain’s services, but the Dutchman now appears set to…
Manchester United may have finally gotten their transfer mojo rolling. After securing Daniel James from Swansea City, the Red Devils have also agreed to a £50 million deal with Crystal Palace for the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had made it clear that he’d like most of United’s transfers to be done by…
Manchester United this transfer window seemed to have learned from the mistakes they made in the past. If not that, then the handicap of not having Champions League football may have forced them to alter their plans. This is why the side is being linked heavily with young talents rather than expensive established players, with…
Manchester United lacking Champions League football has been repeatedly mentioned as a reason for them missing out on their top targets. However, the English giants are nevertheless a Premier League side capable of providing massive incentives and that alone ought to give them an attractive outlook. There are several players who are being linked to…
Barcelona have opened talks with Marcus Rashford over a potential summer switch. Rashford equaled his best return in terms of goals this season since making his debut in 2016, as he bagged 13 goals in 47 appearances for the Red Devils. The 21-year-old also displaced Romelu Lukaku as the new first-choice striker under Ole Gunnar…
As Liverpool lifted the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, Real Madrid’s thousand-plus days at the top of European football came to an end. Last season was a woefully poor one for Los Blancos who struggled under managerial mediocrity and lost out on all of their top honors. In many ways, the club didn’t recover…
There are certain players who are perpetually tied in with the identity of certain clubs. Such is the strength of these bonds that the very thought of such names playing for other clubs seems wrong and thus such speculation is oft rubbished. Likewise, there are also certain players who assuredly can’t be expected to be…
Man Utd are prepared to offer Isco an escape route. The Spanish international failed to establish himself as a guaranteed starter under any of the three managers at Real Madrid this season. He managed to start just 11 La Liga matches throughout the campaign, although he did receive more game-time since Zinedine Zidane’s return to…
Squad-building is a tricky affair as of recent. While the transfer market does provide ample opportunity for investing in budding players, there is always the threat of spending money where it is best not to. Such rash moves often result in regret down the line and Manchester United as a club have had their fair…
Real Madrid are considering letting Gareth Bale leave on a free transfer. The Welshman’s time at the Spanish capital club appears to be up, especially after the difficult season the Galacticos endured this term. Bale continues to remain unappreciated at the Bernabeu, with some of Los Blancos’ supporters even targeting him with boos and jeers…
Amongst Manchester United’s general falls from grace over the course of the past two months, what has continued to surprise the most is how poorly David De Gea has been performing in front of the club’s goal. This season saw the Spaniard concede an embarrassing 54 goals in the Premier League, a figure that isn’t…
Barcelona are said to be monitoring Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes. Despite having made his senior debut for the Red Devils back in May 2017, Gomes is yet to start a competitive first-team game for the club. The England youth international has made just four senior appearances for the Mancunians so far – all from…
Paul Pogba’s talks with Real Madrid over a potential summer move have hit a roadblock. Zinedine Zidane is set to spend big in the upcoming summer transfer window to improve the overall quality of his squad, and numerous superstars have already been linked with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard is…
Juan Mata is prioritising a summer move to Barcelona. The playmaker’s current contract with Manchester United is all set to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign, following which he will be a free agent. Reports indicate that the Red Devils did offer him a one-year extension, but the Spanish international wanted a deal…
Paul Pogba’s presence at Old Trafford has always been a point of contention. Sir Alex Ferguson let the promising youngster go off to Juventus, a move that Manchester United came to regret later on. Ed Woodward then scored big by bringing the Frenchman back to the club, breaking the transfer record in the process. Jose…
Reputation accompanies players in the great game and more often than not, the antics of talents on the pitch are just one dimension of how well they’ll perform at any club. Failing to maintain a good rapport with one’s teammates can be potentially career-ending at big clubs, where multiple egos and different facets of personality…
Liverpool have a mountain to climb at Anfield following their 3-0 loss against Barcelona in the first leg of Champions League semi-finals. Luis Suarez netted the opener in the first-half against his former club, while Lionel Messi struck twice in the second half. The Argentine’s second goal was his 600th career goal, as he curled…
Ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League first leg semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou, the focus revolved around Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk. On one hand, we had the best player in the world in the form of Messi. Opposing him was Premier League PFA Player of the…
The first time Manchester United broke their club-transfer record post-Sir Alex Ferguson was during signing Juan Mata from Chelsea for £37 million. The Spaniard was expected to be a season-changing winter signing for manager David Moyes, who had already begun hearing the warning bells. Moyes didn’t last long after that, but Mata survived and even…
Top clubs are interested in signing the Ajax captain, who is regarded as one of the best young central defenders in Europe. Barcelona are considered strong favourites to sign Matthijs de Ligt, as the 19-year-old is believed to prefer a move to Camp Nou, following in the footsteps of his teammate Frenkie de Jong. However,…
Manchester United are considering to replace David de Gea with Jan Oblak. According to ESPN, the Premier League giants are seriously considering triggering €120 million buyout clause of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer. Oblak, who joined Atletico in 2014, signed a new contract in April, however, his release clause was only increased by…
Real Madrid will only part ways with Raphael Varane for at least €100 million transfer fee. Raphael Varane, who has been part of Real Madrid’s Champions League winning sides in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, is linked with a potential summer switch to sides like Juventus and Manchester United. However, Real Madrid have slapped a hefty…
Paris Saint-Germain have won the race to sign Ander Herrera. Manchester United appear to have failed to hold onto their tenacious midfielder, as they refused to meet his wage demands and decided to let him leave of a free transfer instead. The Spanish international has been on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain for quite some…
Juan Mata’s exit from Manchester United is gaining momentum with each passing day. The Spaniard, who has been used remotely by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is believed to be one of the prominent names heading for an exit in the summer of 2019. Mata, who came to Manchester from Chelsea during the 2013-14 season, played…
Manchester United were a team in shambles, as Barcelona thoroughly decimated them with a 3-0 win at the Camp Nou in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Luke Shaw’s Old Trafford own-goal was added onto by a Lionel Messi brace, which was followed by a brilliant Philippe Coutinho goal to lead Barca into the semi-finals,…
Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…
Sir Alex Ferguson is unarguably one of the greatest managers the game of football has ever witnessed. He built several incredible rosters during his 26-year stint at Manchester United, transforming the club into a major European force. Not many teams have managed to best Sir Alex’s Red Devils on multiple occasions. However, one team that…
As the football season comes into its final months, clubs are running helter-skelter to make plans for the pre-season and the summer transfer window. At this stage of the playing season, most sides have a clear-cut idea of the requirements and the areas that require investing in after the games have been wrapped up. However,…
Real Madrid are planning a shock move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Jose Mourinho’s first signing at the Old Trafford club, Bailly was expected to seal a long-term spot in the team’s defence. He did begin his career in England on an impressive note, but eventually fell down the Portuguese tactician’s pecking order. The…
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.
