La Liga

La Liga, officially known as LaLiga EA Sports since 2023, is Spain’s premier professional football division, governed by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional. Established as the top tier of Spanish football, La Liga features 20 teams competing in a 38-match season. Real Madrid holds the record with 36 titles, while Barcelona won the inaugural championship and remains a significant force, winning 17 titles since the 1990s. Historically, Valencia, Atlético Madrid, and Deportivo La Coruña have also claimed the title, reflecting a dynamic competitive landscape. La Liga dominated European football during the 2010s, leading UEFA’s league coefficient rankings seven times from 2013 to 2019. Its clubs have accumulated the highest number of UEFA Champions League (20) and UEFA Europa League (14) titles, along with numerous Ballon d’Or awards (24). The league’s popularity is underscored by high attendance figures and substantial revenue, ranking among the wealthiest sports leagues globally. Formerly known as Liga BBVA and LaLiga Santander, La Liga’s recent sponsorship by Electronic Arts highlights its enduring prominence in world football. The league’s rich history, coupled with its modern achievements, cements its status as a cornerstone of global football.

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