La Liga

La Liga, officially known as the Primera División, is the top professional football (soccer) division in Spain. It is one of the most prestigious football leagues in the world and forms part of the larger Spanish football league system, which also includes lower divisions such as La Liga Santander (the second tier) and various regional leagues. La Liga is known for its high level of competition, featuring some of the best football clubs globally, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Established in 1929, it operates under the governance of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and is played annually from August to May, with each team playing 38 matches in a round-robin format. The league is renowned for its technical style of play and has produced many legendary players throughout its history.