A number of candidates are likely to take the vacant managerial spot at Real Madrid this summer, with former player Guti seemingly one of the frontrunners at the moment. Zinedine Zidane shocked the world when he announced that he will step down as the Real boss just days after their UCL victory. Club president Florentino…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has once again made the headlines of Portuguese newspaper Record. The Portuguese international helped Real Madrid to four UCL titles in the last five years, and the EURO16 win with Portugal has made him one of the best players the game has ever seen. The 33-year-old is the talisman of the current…
Liverpool are bracing themselves for a Mohamed Salah exit, as Barcelona have come calling yet again. The Catalan giants, who have prized the likes of Luis Suarez, and more recently Philippe Coutinho from Anfield, are now plotting yet another stunning move for a Kop star. As per reports, 44-goal hero Mohamed Salah is close to securing…
Manchester United’s longest transfer saga of the previous summer is back to haunt them. The Red Devils were desperately scouting for a striker after Zlatan Ibrahimovic left the club at the end of the 2016/17 season. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann was reportedly at the top of their wishlist, but the French international decided to…
Earlier this month, Robert Lewandowski met his agent for dinner as they talked about his future, after the Polish international decided he doesn’t want to stay in Munich next season. Lewandowski is one of the most prolific strikers in the world at the moment. The 30-year old started his career in Poland with Znicz Pruszków in…
Issues with Florentino Perez over summer transfer targets have been revealed as the reason for Zinedine Zidane’s departure from the Bernabeu. The former French international, who was already one of the most decorated players in world football, was given a chance to take over the first team at Real back in 2016. In his first…
Liverpool were embarrassed quite well by Real Madrid during the Champions League finals. The English sides’ follies ensured that Los Blancos took home a third consecutive UEFA Champions League title. But since then, a lot has transpired at both clubs. Zinedine Zidane leaving as Madrid’s gaffer has to be the biggest talking point of the…
Manchester United are set to make a bumper bid to land Sevilla youngster this summer. The Reds fell behind Manchester City in the league last season, and are in desperate need of some quality additions to their squad. Jose Mourinho is looking to improve on particular positions, and has identified his backline as one that…
It was a humiliating 3-1 defeat for Liverpool against Real Madrid in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League final in Kiev. And with the players and fans looking to move on from the incident, Real players are in no mood to let that happen. With Brazil taking on Croatia in a friendly at Anfield prior to…
Antoine Griezmann has teased his fans by revealing that he will decide on his future before the World Cup. The Atletico Madrid ace has been in sizzling form for club and country for over a couple of years now, and is one of the most important players for Les Blues in Russia. He was crucial…
Real Madrid won’t have Zinedine Zidane as their manager from next season. The French legend made the shock announcement on Thursday, and needless to say, the football world was caught by surprise. But what goes without saying is that he couldn’t have chosen a better time to walk away from the club, having on his…
In a shocking turn of events, Zinedine Zidane has announced that he will resign as the manager of Real Madrid. The shock announcement came during a surprise press conference on Thursday. The Frenchman stated: “I took the decision to not continue as manager. I spoke with him (Perez) to explain what I thought. I think…
Cristiano Ronaldo managed to steal the attention of all the major powerhouses in Europe by revealing his future at Real Madrid to be far from secure. Naturally, among the short list of suitors capable of pulling this mega transfer off, are French giants Paris Saint-Germain. With PSG believed to be actively pursuing CR7’s services, here…
Samuel Umtiti has perhaps been the name most touted to join Manchester United this summer. The Frenchman has had constant links of an exit, with his unhappiness at Barca not giving him a bumper renewal being cited as the reason behind a probable departure. Add to the fact that he has a release clause of…
Manchester United have been hunting for an apt left-back for far too long. Luke Shaw’s departure seems imminent, and Ashley Young, despite his brilliance, is simply not a long-term assurance nor a specialist in the left-back position. As of such, numerous stars have been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford, and the most recent…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the centerpiece of arguments concerning the finest players to have graced the great game for close to a decade now. It is not uncommon for the Portuguese superstar to be linked with moves during transfer windows, with prodigal returns to Manchester United generally being the subject matter. However, the most substantial…
Jose Mourinho is not too confident of landing Gareth Bale this summer. The Welsh international, who is easily among the best forwards in the world at the moment, proved as much in the Champions League final in Kiev against Liverpool. He came off the bench to restore Real Madrid’s lead with a sumptuous overhead kick…
Man United have opened talks with Real Betis regarding the permanent transfer of Andreas Pereira. The Belgian-born Brazil international has spent the previous two seasons out on loan at Granada and Valencia, after having made just 5 senior appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions. Jose Mourinho had expressed his desire to keep the…
Gareth Bale was a magician at work during the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool. The Welshman scored two goals to secure Real Madrid’s triumph, the first of which was a marvelous bicycle-kick into the back of the net. However, those might as well have been his last at the club, as the player’s future…
Real Madrid had the perfect night once again in the UEFA Champions League after winning a 13th crown overall and a third successive honour. Zinedine Zidane’s men beat Liverpool 3-1 on the night thanks to a Gareth Bale brace. The Spanish giants continued to dominate under the French boss, who won his third successive title…
Gareth Bale was the hero in Kiev as his wonderful brace secured Real Madrid their third consecutive UEFA Champions League title. The future of the Welshman has long been in doubt, with injury concerns and pecking orders rendering him an almost certain exit from Spain in the summer. Also, in his post-match interview, the winger claimed…
Is there stopping Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League? A third successive title, four in five years, and 13th overall. Real are flying at the moment. The 3-1 win against Liverpool at Kiev in the final of the 2017-18 edition capped off another brilliant European season. In the heart of the victory was Gareth…
Samuel Umtiti seems to have added fire to stories that he is close to a move to Manchester United. Jose Mourinho, who has now purchased two centre-backs in the last two summer transfer windows, used neither for the FA Cup final, which shows that he is still in need of a defender who can be…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo replied with a stunning gesture towards one of the cameramen in Kiev, where the player was practicing with his teammates in a training session. Real are in Champions League finale, and will take on Liverpool on May 26. During the session at the Olympic Stadium, the Portuguese was taking a…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has disregarded comparisons with Egyptian sensation Mohamed Salah ahead of the Champions League final in Kyiv. The Portuguese international, who started the season on a weak note, took off after the turn of the year, and has been mesmerizing in front of goal, scoring literally for fun. He has been…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily missed at Old Trafford. The Portuguese magician wreaked havoc at Manchester United, and hasn’t stopped continuing the same in La Liga with Real Madrid. A return to his favored chomping grounds has always been in the news, and it is a prospect that fans have looked at with great hope.…
There could be good news waiting for Atletico Madrid fans, as reports claim that talisman Antoine Griezmann is reportedly set to stay at the club and snub Barcelona in the process. Reports have been doing the rounds since quite some time that the Frenchman is set to join the newly crowned La Liga champions and…
La Liga winners Barcelona are easily one of the strongest squads in Europe at the moment, but their early exit from Champions League will make Ernesto Valverde a bit nervous for next season. Therefore, the manager is already planning for ways to improve the squad, with his team being linked with some of the finest…
La Liga champions Barcelona bid farewell to legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta, as the Spaniard played his final game for the Catalan giants in their 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. The 34-year-old player saw his 22-year-old stint with the club finally come to an end at the Camp Nou. Barcelona fans formed a mosaic with the message…
Manchester United are said to be interested in a right-back in order to provide back-up to veteran Antonio Valencia for the upcoming season. Second choice Matteo Darmian is supposedly on the verge of joining Italian club Juventus, with talks in full progression, as reported by several media houses. Manager Jose Mourinho is said to have…
Manchester United have been linked with Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti all this while, and now, they have boosted their chances of getting the Frenchman. Manager Jose Mourinho is said to be an admirer of the player, who has made 40 appearances for the Catalan giants this season. He played a key role in their Spanish…
United have proposed a swap deal to Atletico Madrid in the hopes of signing Antoine Griezmann. The Red Devils have been long-term admirers of the France international, and they almost secured his services last summer, only to get turned down by the player due to the transfer ban imposed on the La Liga outfit. The…
Ousmane Dembele returned to Barcelona starting eleven on Wednesday night and showcased quality performance throughout the fixture. The talented figure was unfortunately benched for the derby against Real Madrid. Nevertheless, he returned to action and marked two goals up his name against Villarreal. With certain reports claiming Jurgen Klopp wishes to haul the youngster over…
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally revealed why he did not celebrate after scoring in El Clasico on Sunday. The Portuguese netted a 14th-minute equalizer to level the score back to 1-1, in a game which eventually ended with both sides sharing the spoils, and the final score reading 2-2. While the result failed to make any…
Europa League finalists and Spanish league heavyweights Atletico Madrid are reportedly seeking two of Manchester United stars in the form of Anthony Martial and Ander Herrera. The club is believed to be set to lose talisman Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona, and has thus identified Martial as his replacement. Martial has found chances hard to come…
Barcelona have had an impressive season, at least on the domestic front. Triumphs in the La Liga and Copa Del Rey will be marred solely by a premature UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Roma. Regardless, the eyes are on next season and on a lineup that will sustain their spot as one…
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted that he has been in contact with Antoine Griezmann’s agent. Following the Frenchman’s failed move to United last summer due to the transfer ban imposed on Atletico Madrid, the Red Devils seem to have fallen behind in the race for his services, with Barcelona emerging as the new favourites.…
As is the case with an increasingly competitive European game time, clubs often seek to rid their rosters of those talents that are surplus to requirements. While in some cases it is to clear out some problematic cogs, often the exodus also results in the influx of some much-needed transfer funds to aid endeavors elsewhere.…
United face numerous issues ahead of next season. Jose Mourinho has been rambling on and on about the need for an apt central midfielder to replace the retiring Michael Carrick in the heart of their midfield. Further, should he opt to alter the shape of the team from the 4-3-3 they currently sport, his other…
Luis Suarez appears to have accidentally confirmed that Antoine Griezmann will sign for Barcelona this summer. Griezmann’s future has been up in the air for the last two years now, and he came incredibly close to signing for MUFC last summer. Personal terms had also been agreed, but the forward chose to stay in the…
El Clasico is a fixture which seldom fails to excite dynamism amongst the La Liga supporters. And accordingly, it was electrifying this time around as well, although neither team failed to ascertain authority, as the scoreline split two each when the final whistle blew at Camp Nou. Barcelona’s prime motive was to get through without…
Real Madrid held 10-man Barcelona to a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou, as there was plenty of drama and thrills in 90 minutes of breathtaking football. The referee made some poor decisions on the pitch that saw both clubs feel disheartened in an enthralling El Clasico. Barca were reduced to 10 men after Sergi…
United will have to wait for 30 days to find out whether Ivan Rakitic wants to join them, according to reports in Spain. The Croatian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford recently, and reports have suggested that he is keen on a change of clubs. However, he will first assess his options…
Marcus Rashford could be set for a sensational move away from Man Utd, with a number of top clubs in Europe making their interest known. The 20-year-old is easily one of the best young talents in the world at the moment, and Man Utd are determined to hold on to him. Jose Mourinho considers the starlet as…
Mohamed Salah has emerged as one of the finest footballers on the planet, so much so that murmurs have already emerged over the possibility of him being in the running to win the next Ballon d’Or. With 43 goals in all competitions, the Egyptian certainly looks the part, and has led Liverpool to the Champions…
The season draws to a close, and Manchester United will already be eager for the summer transfer window to reopen so that they can go ahead with a squad reshuffle that will put them in the best position for success next season. While both centre-backs and left-backs seem to be the ideal options to pursue…
First it was Mohamed Salah, who scored twice against former club AS Roma last week and showed his class by not celebrating the goals. Now, James Rodriguez has joined the Liverpool star. The Colombian scored the equaliser for Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and refused to celebrate by joining his hands in front of…
Happiness at a club regardless of its popularity is key to a player’s stay. Often, the problem with powerhouses is that they prove incapable of distributing playing time fairly between top talents and budding ones, which leads to mass disagreements, and has more than once resulted in exits. Real Madrid is one such club, and…
Barcelona may still be bitter about their Champions League exit to Roma. In order to lessen that pain though, the successful lifting of La Liga and Copa Del Rey titles respectively will certainly be the best kind of relief, as the club has established its domestic dominance quite splendidly. A strong set of players, both…
With the Champions League set to kick off the second leg of the semi-finals this week, Real Madrid already appear to be the best contenders for the title yet again, just like they have for the past 5 years or so. Therefore, let us take a look at the 7 things that will happen if…
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.