The near-global lockdown enforced by the pandemic is coming to varying degrees of progression. As such, certain football associations have clear-cut ideas of when and how to commence their domestic leagues, with Germany paving the prime example as all iterations of the Bundesliga have a resumption date. South Korea is another nation on a similar…
Manchester United’s youth recruitment policy has certainly improved considerably under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the gaffer, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure wherein homegrown talent were promoted extensively appears to have taken place. However, it cannot he denied that big transfer moves are still being relied upon by the Red Devils in order to…
Man Utd’s potential summer transfer business appears to have taken over the news in lieu of actual football being played due to the lockdown. Despite Ed Woodward cautioning that the next transfer window won’t be business as usual for the Red Devils, in view of the larger financial backlash that the lockdown and lack of…
Man Utd’s stock as a club has wavered considerably over the years. While their more recent antics appear enroute to slowly regain the formidable place they occupied in European football for decades altogether, much work still remains to be done. One of the hallmarks in achieving this is how they are able to raise the…
While the Premier League is suspended until April as the world fights the novel coronavirus outbreak, reports have been surfacing hinting contacts between representatives of Thomas Lemar and Manchester United. Continued deploying of Bruno Fernandes which when added with the earnest efforts of Scott McTominay and Fred would contribute a midfield worthy of satisfying the…
Man Utd did a lot of work when it came to personnel shuffling during the winter transfer window. Ashley Young was sold to Inter while Marcos Rojo was loaned out to Estudiantes as the cry for clearing deadwood was paid heed to. In accordance with the same philosophy, the club is also expected to do…
Manchester United’s plight is about to go from bad to a whole lot more worse. The Red Devils have been under heavy scrutiny the entire winter transfer window for failing to land a single deal despite the problems plaguing their roster. The reinvigorated Bruno Fernandes saga showed much hope to United fans and on multiple…
Man Utd want to sign Marcos Llorente on loan during the winter transfer window. Key players Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay have been sidelined with a knee injury for a while now, leaving behind a gaping hole in midfield. Andreas Pereira is not exactly the player he portrays himself as in preseason game and Nemanja…
Manchester United’s squad requirements are becoming increasingly obvious, more so in their recent success games than in the defeats. The frontline is impeccable in their potential and pace through Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Daniel James, with the midfield pairing of Fred and Scott McTominay emerging as the go-to option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The…
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,…
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.