La Liga

La Liga is the premier professional football (soccer) division in Spain, officially known as the Primera División. It is organized by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (LFP) and features 20 teams competing annually for the championship title. Established in 1929, La Liga is renowned for its high level of competition and has produced many of the world’s most successful and popular football clubs, such as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the second division, known as La Liga 2. La Liga matches typically occur between August and May, and the league is widely followed both in Spain and internationally, contributing significantly to the sport’s global popularity.