La Liga

La Liga is the top 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 for the championship title. Established in 1929, La Liga is renowned for its high level of competition, historical clubs, and notable players. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Segunda División, where the bottom teams are relegated to the lower division, and the top teams from the Segunda División are promoted to La Liga. La Liga is regarded as one of the premier football leagues in the world, alongside the English Premier League, Serie A, and Bundesliga, attracting large audiences both in Spain and internationally. The league has produced numerous memorable matches and has a rich history of rivalries, particularly the El Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.