La Liga | Spain - an overview

The Primera División is the top flight of professional football in Spain. The official title is the “Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División”, but is widely and more commonly known as La Liga. There are 20 teams fighting for the right to play in one of Europe’s most watched football league. Players from around the world test their skills against some of the biggest names in football. La Liga boasts some of the most successful clubs in the world too, with Real Madrid and Barcelona having netted 18 Champions League trophies and 7 FIFA Club World Cup trophies between them. There is no promotion from La Liga A, but the top four teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Fifth place qualifies for the Europa League. Two further Europa League places are determined by domestic cup competitions, Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España.