History
When did the La Liga start?
The Primera Division, as La Liga is properly called, began in 1929. The ten founding members were Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad, Arenas Club de Getxo, Real Unión, Atlético Madrid, CE Europa, Espanyol and Racing de Santander.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao have never been relegated from La Liga.
First Winner
Barcelona were the first champions in 1929, finishing two points ahead of second placed Real Madrid. Racing de Santander were bottom and faced Sevilla in a relegation play-off. Santander won 3 – 2 on aggregate.
Most Champions League Wins
Real Madrid have won La Liga on 32 occasions and finished runners-up 23 times. Next on the list is Barcelona with 24 title wins and 24 runners-up placings with Atletico Madrid winning the title 10 times and finishing second 8 times.
The other champions have been:
- Athletic Bilbao (8)
- Valencia (6)
- Real Sociedad (2)
- Deportivo La Coruna, Sevilla and Real Betis (1 each)
Most Memorable Moment in La Liga
There have been many fabulous moments and incredible goals scored in La Liga history. Some of the greatest players in the world – Puskas, Zidane, Maradona, Cruyff, through to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – have graced the Spanish league but one moment stands out, transcending the drama and brilliance.
Never the best of enemies, Real Madrid were already crowned champions in 2008 when the two sides met at the Bernabeu. Barcelona put the battles of the past to one side and in a moment of sporting excellence, formed a guard of honour for Real as they entered the pitch, amid tremendous applause from the Madrileños.
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