When it comes to Real Madrid–Man Utd links, David De Gea is the latest player to be attached to murmurs about transfers between the European giants. Madrid have made no secret about their insistent desire to land the Spanish shot-stopper. This is evident in nearly all of the recent transfer windows, where reports have emerged…
1. Griezmann Rejects Atletico Madrid The Antoine Griezmann transfer saga seems to be entering its final stages, with the Frenchman set to make a move away from Atletico Madrid next season. And for those who still have a tad bit of hope left that the 26-year-old striker might stay put, Griezmann, as per French publication L’Equipe, has made…
The world of football has witnessed a number of sensational returns in the past few years, be it David Luiz heading back to Chelsea, Mario Gotze returning to Borussia Dortmund, or Paul Pogba’s homecoming to Manchester. However, the footballing fanbase could be set to observe the grandest return of all, with the media linking Neymar…
Watching some players play and score is surely a delight, but there are some players whose celebrations are equally entertaining. And maybe, Lionel Messi might be stepping into the latter category with his latest celebration. Barcelona triumphed over Athletic Bilbao in a stunning first-half performance and a convincing second half. Paco Alcacer and Messi were…
Emanating a wave of astonishment, Raphael Varane has labelled Romelu Lukaku as the strongest forward in the world. Despite having faced multiple lethal forwards in La Liga as well as the Champions League, the Real defender saved the special appreciation for the Belgian international. The Frenchman proclaims he has a hard time coping with players…
Paul Pogba could be on his way to Barcelona, as tension between him and Jose Mourinho rises. Reports of minor disagreements between the gaffer and his record signing started to take shape a couple of weeks ago. Since then, many sources have claimed that the Frenchman’s exit from Old Trafford could be a real possibility.…
Raphael Varane has confirmed that Manchester United have shown an interest in signing him, although there has been no direct contact between the club and the player. United have been interested in Varane since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, and have continued to keep tabs on the Frenchman despite multiple failed attempts to prise…
A Lionel Messi masterclass knocked Chelsea, out of the UEFA Champions League yesterday. However, the Argentine wizard was also involved in a rather offbeat spectacle with the match official, Damir Skomina. Messi’s brilliant brace sealed the quarter-finals berth for Barcelona, who will face Italian giants Roma to fight for a place in the last four…
The defending English Champions, Chelsea, crashed out of the UEFA Champions League after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou last night. On a night to remember for Lionel Messi, who reached a milestone of 100 Champions League goals with a stunning brace, there was another star wearing the Blues’ jersey who would want…
Sevilla have sent United star’s goalkeeper, David de Gea, a ‘cheeky’ message; as the two European heavyweights prepare to battle it out at Old Trafford in order to secure a Champions League quarter-finals spot. The Spanish side were breathtaking during the 1st leg of the UCL Round of 16 against the Red Devils at Ramon Sanchez…
Real Madrid clinched three vital points in a 1-2 win over Eibar in La Liga on Saturday, but the headlines were stolen by their captain, Sergio Ramos, who mysteriously left the pitch towards the end of the game. Cristiano Ronaldo netted the first goal of the match after 34 minutes, but the hosts levelled the scoreboard…
Deals need not wait until the opening of transfer windows in order to see through to fruition. In fact, more often than not, especially in the case of young and upcoming talents, an agreement is met over a transfer months in advance. Now, a similar phenomenon has been achieved by Barcelona, as they are set…
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has made a shocking revelation to his former Barcelona teammates, as per reports in Spain. The Brazil international broke the world transfer record when he switched to Parc des Princes last summer. A move which was more or less forced onto Barca saw one of their most high profile players leave for…
Yerry Mina has impressed the supporters in the two months he has been at Camp Nou, despite enjoying fewer appearances than his quality demands. Nevertheless, the South American defender was involved in Wednesday evening’s Catalan Super Cup match against Espanyol, in which his side secured the victory through penalties. The victory may not have had too…
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sell Raphael Varane to Manchester United. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of the France international for quite a while, as the defender has been linked with the Premier League giants ever since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. Moreover, the centre-back position continues to be a problem…
Manchester United are keeping an eye on Samuel Umtiti’s situation at Barcelona, and have already approached the club about a move, according to reports. Umtiti has been a revelation for the Catalan giants since his move to the club from Lyon at the start of last season, and they are eager to tie him down…
Sometimes, when a club goes through a rough patch, bringing in a quality player could boost their chances of turning the season around, or at least improving enough to get back to the top. Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping for exactly that, as he hopes to bring David De Gea over to the…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was lucky to survive against Paris Saint-Germain in the Parc des Princess during the sides’ second leg in the Champions League Round of 16 tie. The Portugal international was on the scoresheet again, getting his 118th career Champions League goal, as Real won 2-1 on the night and progressed to…
Despite the fallen title hopes and enduring a wretched spell, Real Madrid secured a decent victory against Getafe in their La Liga fixture last night. Nevertheless, attracting everyone’s attention, Cristiano Ronaldo exhibited a proper form, playing a huge part in the Galacticos’ victory. The match featured four goals, split 3-1. The hosts seemed to be in control…
Being one of Europe’s powerhouse clubs comes with its own perks and downsides. And one of those would be being linked with many, many high-profile players constantly, though the line separating the two traits often blur. The rumoured switch of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid to rivals Barcelona is one such case. And according to…
It looks like Man Utd fans will be relieved after the latest transfer scenario surrounding the club’s star-man David de Gea. The Spanish international has been a constant target for Spanish and European champions Real Madrid, and reports recently continued to link the player with a move to the Bernabeu. De Gea has one more…
A lot is said about the characters of players, especially when they are popular and can be divisive figures. This is especially true in the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, with his on-field antics over the years leading him to be branded as all kinds of things both good and bad. A common trait attributed to…
La Liga juggernauts Barcelona returned to regular first team training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper after their trip to Stamford Bridge for the Champions League Round Of 16 clash against Chelsea, which ended in a 1-1 draw courtesy of a late Lionel Messi goal. The Catalan giants are now preparing to take on Girona in…
The largely-awaited Champions League encounter between Chelsea and Barcelona ended with both teams sharing the spoils in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, as the game ended in a 1-1 draw. While Willian and Lionel Messi grabbed the headlines by getting on the scoresheet, the pundits were left impressed by the genius shown by Sergio…
Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti has reportedly threatened to leave the club and secure a move to Manchester United. Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for defensive reinforcements for a while now, thanks to the consistently below-par performances from several of his current centre-backs. In fact, as per Sport, the Portuguese tactician had identified Umtiti…
Regarded as one of the biggest games of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, the tie between Chelsea and Barcelona ended in a fascinating 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Willian gave Chelsea the lead in the 62nd minute of the game, but Lionel Messi equaliser in the 75th minute has livened up next month’s…
Real Madrid have been facing a horrendous season so far, with an awful standing in the La Liga and a recent knockout from the Copa Del Rey. The team seems to be in a perpetual state of recovery, and their recent first leg 3-1 win over PSG is certainly a silver lining. Despite all this,…
No one knows better about the fear that strikers strike into the hearts of players than the very players who are challenged – the defenders. When the talent in question is that of Lionel Messi, then nothing is left to be said at all. Despite seeming to be on the cusp of parting with his…
The world was in shock when on one fine day, Barcelona announced that a certain club had agreed to pay Neymar’s release clause of €220 million. Fans of the game have been left baffled by the amount of cash involved in this one deal, and how much of football had become business. However, it seems…
Real Madrid came out on top against Paris Saint-Germain in a scintillating night of football at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg encounter of the Round of 16. Regarded as the biggest tie of the stage this season, the battle also signified all the pre-match talk of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, and which one…
The intense and dynamic Bernabeu served as host to a match which the football fanatics have been actively awaiting since the Champions League Round of 16 draws back in December. The exhilarating clash concluded with the men in white leaving the stadium gratified. Notwithstanding the exhibition of a wobbly performance, Real Madrid have stood tall…
Real Madrid have stunned the supporters, much thanks to their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, who occurs to have netted his 100th Champions League goal, securing the first leg of a substantial Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain in the process. In spite of the initial efforts of Adrien Rabiot to silence the home support by scoring…
When the 2017 summer transfer window came to a close, the word on most lips was the world record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG. Apart from the financially mind-boggling nature of the deal, the biggest concerns raised were about how Barcelona would cope with the loss of one of the world’s best talents.…
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be returning to Manchester United any time soon due to Jose Mourinho signing a new contract at the club, according to Le10sport. Ronaldo had been linked with a move back to the club where he first announced himself as the world’s best player for most of last summer. Several newspapers hinted…
Being seventeen points behind their arch-rivals Barcelona, Real Madrid have more or less given up on the hopes of keeping possession of the La Liga title, as they now solely focus on snatching their third consecutive Champions League trophy. Amidst the series of poor performances, the Spanish club has posted a video message from Cristiano Ronaldo…
Transfer prices in the modern era are swiftly becoming an art of elevating as many eyebrows as possible. After PSG’s mind-boggling transfer fees in order to secure the likes of Neymar and Mbappe earlier this summer, no amount seems too much anymore. Despite causing an unprecedented surge in the transfer prices throughout the market, one…
Chelsea have arguably been handed the toughest Champions League tie, as they are set to square up against Barcelona during the legs scheduled on the 20th of February and the 14th of March. With the rampant nature of the Catalan giants both domestically and in Europe, the Spanish side seems earmarked for victory. Add to that…
Real Madrid have been targeting Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea since antiquity, with multiple attempts at snatching the talented star collapsing miserably. However, Florentino Perez looks rather pressing this time around, and is looking forward to roping in the 27-year-old for good over the summer. Disregarding the interest portrayed by the illustrious club, Jose…
Real Madrid will be looking to grasp their sole straws of the season as they face PSG in the Champion League knockout stage next week. The Spanish giants are on a two-title Champions League streak, and an otherwise underwhelming season, particularly in the La Liga, will mean that Zinedine Zidane’s will have an alternate, more…
Barcelona entered their fourth consecutive Copa del Rey final after securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Valencia in their second leg semi-final clash at the Mestalla last night. Ernesto Valverde’s men cruised past on a 3-0 aggregate, and will now look to secure a record 30th Copa del Rey title when they take on Sevilla in the…
Isco could be on his way out of Real Madrid if manager Zinedine Zidane is still in the hot seat come the start of next season, according to reports. The 25-year-old is one of the best players amongst Real’s current crop of stars, and possesses an immense talent that has made him one of the…
Real Madrid have been on the lookout for a gifted goalkeeper as a long-term replacement ever since the departure of Iker Casillas back in 2015 while the club was under the reign of Carlo Ancelotti. Despite the existence of various potential goalkeepers, one of them persisted above all, sustaining as an ever so hot target.…
Samuel Umtiti appeared riled up after being allegedly subjected to racial insult, as the Frenchman was seen getting restrained by Gerard Pique. According to BeIN Sport (via The Sun), the Catalan defender was allegedly described as a “black w***e” by an opponent, which provoked Umtiti enough to try to enkindle a fight. However, the composed reaction…
Football is an euphoric experience filled with ups and downs at every point. Display of beautiful skills, teamwork, focus, and mutual respect sets the sport apart from the rest. Naturally, it also comes with a rather violent side; after all, it’s 22 grown men on an adrenaline rush on the pitch. But how one handles…
Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of David De Gea, having already made multiple recorded attempts to sign him in the past, all of which have ended in failure. However, the Spanish capital club is not yet ready to give up on the talented goalkeeper. In fact, they are now believed to be prepared to…
Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho will be assigned the No.14 jersey at Camp Nou after his stunning move from Liverpool. The Brazil international became Barca’s new recording signing after making a £140 million move from Merseyside earlier this month. But until now, the new arrival has not made his debut, nor had he chosen…
Philippe Coutinho was seen in action for Barcelona for the very first time since his mountainous £142 million transfer last night, and the Catalan adherents are in a euphoric sense of excitement. Considered to be an archetypal Brazilian number 10 playmaker, the superstar has been used as an attacking midfielder, second striker, and on the…
Alexis Sanchez has sought to make an immediate impact at United, by attempting to dictate the club’s transfer strategy for the upcoming windows. The Chilean was confirmed as a United player on Monday after finally completing his long awaited move to Old Trafford. He looks set to make his eagerly anticipated debut for his new…
Barcelona will have to bid adieu to one of their longest serving players, as Javier Mascherano will depart the club later this week. Confirming the move on their website, the Catalan giants announced the move by stating that he would receive “an institutional farewell on Wednesday at 11 am.” The 33-year-old has spent seven-and-a-half years…
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has put pen to paper to sign a new contract with the La Liga side, thereby ending all speculation that linked him to Real Madrid. The 23-year-old was mooted to make a switch to Santiago Bernabeu, as his previous contract was set to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season.…
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.