La Liga

La Liga, officially known as the Primera División, is the top professional football (soccer) league in Spain. It features 20 teams that compete annually for the championship title. Established in 1929, La Liga is renowned for its high level of competition and has produced some of the world’s most famous football clubs, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Segunda División, the second tier of Spanish football. Teams in La Liga play each other in a round-robin format, with points awarded based on match outcomes—three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a loss. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. La Liga is not only significant in Spain, but it is also one of the most-watched football leagues globally, known for its skilled players, tactical styles, and intense rivalries.