La Liga

La Liga is the top professional football (soccer) division in Spain. Officially known as the Primera División, it features 20 teams competing annually for the championship title. Established in 1929, La Liga is one of the premier football leagues globally, renowned for its high level of competition, skilled players, and historic clubs such as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the Segunda División, where the lowest-performing teams are relegated to a lower division, while top teams from the lower division are promoted to La Liga. The season typically runs from August to May, with teams playing each other twice, home and away. La Liga is also significant for its contributions to international football, producing many talented players and attracting significant global viewership.