La Liga is the top professional football division in Spain, officially known as the Primera División. It is organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and features 20 teams that compete annually for the championship title. La Liga is one of the most prestigious football leagues in the world, renowned for its high level of competition and the quality of its players, with several of the world’s top football clubs, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, participating. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Segunda División, which means that the lowest-ranked teams are relegated to the lower division while the top teams from the Segunda División are promoted to La Liga. The season typically runs from August to May, with each team playing 38 matches. La Liga also plays a significant role in international football, with its clubs frequently competing in UEFA tournaments and contributing many players to national teams.
Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu in a high-stakes LaLiga match this Sunday at 11:15 AM ET, streamed live on ESPN+. Real Madrid aims to recover after…