La Liga is the top professional football league in Spain and one of the most popular football leagues around the world. It is home to some of the biggest and most successful football clubs in history, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Valencia. In this article, we will explore how many teams are there in La Liga and Madrid.
La Liga Teams
Currently, there are 20 teams that compete in La Liga every season. These teams play against each other twice (once at home and once away) during the course of the season, which lasts from August to May. The team with the highest number of points at the end of the season is crowned as champions of Spain.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in history with a record 13 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles to their name. They have also won La Liga 34 times, more than any other team in history. Their current squad boasts some of the best players in the world such as Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Luka Modric.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is another top team that competes in La Liga every season. They have won La Liga on 11 occasions and reached three UEFA Champions League finals over recent years. Their squad includes talented players such as Joao Felix, Jan Oblak, Koke and Saul Niguez.
Barcelona
Barcelona is another football powerhouse that has won La Liga on 26 occasions and has five UEFA Champions League titles under their belt. They have a strong squad including Lionel Messi (considered by many as one of the greatest players ever), Antoine Griezmann, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique.
Madrid Teams
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is home to two of the biggest football clubs in the world – Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. These two teams have a long-standing rivalry and their matches are some of the most highly anticipated fixtures in La Liga.
Real Madrid, as mentioned earlier, is one of the most successful football clubs in history and has a massive fan following across the world. They play their home matches at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium which has a capacity of over 81,000 spectators.
Atletico Madrid also has a dedicated fan base and plays their home matches at Wanda Metropolitano stadium which was opened in 2017 with a capacity of over 68,000 spectators.
Conclusion
So there you have it, La Liga has 20 teams that compete against each other every season for glory and recognition. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are two top-tier football clubs that represent the city of Madrid and have millions of fans around the globe. Their rivalry adds to the excitement and spectacle of La Liga football every year.