## Overview **La Liga** (officially the Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División, and currently branded as LaLiga EA Sports for sponsorship reasons) is the premier professional football (soccer) league in Spain and one of the most prestigious sports competitions globally[1][2][4]. Organized by the Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP), it features 20 clubs competing in a 38-match season, with promotion and relegation to and from the second division, LaLiga Hypermotion[1][4][5]. The league is renowned for its high technical quality, global fanbase, and economic impact, making it a key player in the international sports and entertainment industry. ## History La Liga was founded in 1929 as the first national football league in Spain, initially comprising ten teams[2]. Over the decades, it expanded and evolved, with the number of participating clubs stabilizing at 20 in the late 1990s[2]. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have dominated the competition, winning 36 and 28 titles respectively, and have been the only two clubs to participate in every season alongside Athletic Bilbao[1]. The league’s history reflects Spain’s broader social and political changes, with periods of regional dominance (e.g., Basque clubs in the 1980s) and the rise of other challengers like Atlético Madrid and Valencia[1]. ## Key Achievements La Liga is celebrated for its technical excellence, producing some of the world’s greatest players and managers. It has consistently ranked among the top leagues globally in terms of revenue, international viewership, and player development[5][6]. The league pioneered centralized sales of audiovisual rights, strict financial controls, and innovative digital strategies, setting industry standards for sports business management[5][6]. La Liga’s global reach is substantial, with over 2.8 billion people engaging with the league in the