Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Introduction
LaLiga Santander is the top professional football league in Spain. It is also known as La Liga or La Liga BBVA. The league was founded in 1929 and currently consists of 20 teams.
The teams in LaLiga Santander are divided into two groups of 10, and each team plays each other team in their group twice, once at home and once away. The top four teams in each group qualify for the UEFA Champions League, while the bottom three teams are relegated to Segunda División.
History
LaLiga Santander was founded in 1929, and the first season was won by Real Madrid. The league has been dominated by Real Madrid and Barcelona, who have won a combined 62 titles.
The most successful team in LaLiga Santander is Real Madrid, who have won 35 titles. Barcelona are in second place with 26 titles, followed by Athletic Bilbao with 8 titles.
Current season
The current season of LaLiga Santander is the 2022-2023 season. The season began on August 12, 2022, and is scheduled to end on May 29, 2023.
The current standings for the 2022-2023 season are as follows:
- Real Madrid (1st)
- Barcelona (2nd)
- Atletico Madrid (3rd)
- Sevilla (4th)
- Real Betis (5th)
Sources
La Liga - Wikipedia
LaLiga.com
LaLiga Santander guide 2022-23: All you need to know about Spain's top flight | ESPN