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The Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División, commonly known as La Liga, is the men's top professional football division of the Spanish football league system. Administered by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (English: National Professional Football League), also known as the Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP), and is contested by 20 teams, with the three lowest-placed teams at the end of each season relegated to the Segunda División and replaced by the top two teams and a play-off winner in that division.

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Real Madrid players agree to 10-20 percent wage cut Real Madrid's playing and coaching staff voluntarily agree to take a wage cut of between 10 and 20 percent to help the club deal with the coronavirus stoppage. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:15Published 16 minutes ago

La Liga organise charity event to fight coronavirus crisis Event aims to raise money with contributions from recording artists and player representatives from all La Liga clubs. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus forces postponement of Baku F1 race The Azerbaijan Grand Prix becomes the eighth race of the Formula One season to fall victim to the coronavirus. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 06:32Published 2 weeks ago


'You ask me this question, but fly from Madrid to here. Stay there' Klopp tells journalist on coronavirus issue Juergen Klopp responds angrily to a journalist asking him about his fear of players catching the coronavirus, questioning the reporter about why he had travelled from Madrid, a city also suffering from.. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:21Published on March 11, 2020

Zidane pleased to see Real earn 2-0 win over Barca after difficult week Zinedine Zidane pleased to see Real Madrid bounce back with 2-0 defeat of Barcelona after difficult week Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:29Published on March 2, 2020

Leganes have "suffered a lot of damage" says CEO as Barcelona sign Braithwaite Martin Ortega says the club cannot understand the rule that has allowed Barcelona to sign Martin Braithwaite, causing 'irreparable damage'. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:12Published on February 20, 2020

Five Records That Lionel Messi Still Holds 1. Messi is Argentina’s top scorer and top assister too. 2. No one in La Liga has ever scored more free-kicks than Messi. 3. He has scored La Liga’s most hat-tricks. 4. Messi was featured on the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 9, 2020

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La Liga prepares for return to training and sets target dates for season restart League president Javier Tebas looking at options from 28 May ‘We think we can finish in August,’ Tebas says Spain is preparing a protocol for clubs’ return to training with three proposed dates.. WorldNews - Published 1 day ago
La Liga could restart by end of May at earliest - Tebas La Liga could resume as early as 28 May in the best-case scenario as the league discusses its options, says its president Javier Tebas. BBC News - Published 1 day ago
Broadcaster Predicts La Liga Restart in July But Without Fans Barcelona: Spain’s La Liga could recommence in July without spectators, the head of a major broadcaster has said, adding that the season was likely to be cancelled if a player tested positive for the.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in touch with Sancho's agent Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world ...... WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
La Liga: Spanish football suspended indefinitely because of coronavirus crisis All football in Spain, including La Liga, is put on hold indefinitely while the country deals with the continued spread of coronavirus. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
La Liga clubs to take part in online tournament MADRID – La Liga and Santander bank have joined the #LaLigaSantanderChallenge, designed by Spanish video game influencer, Ibai Llanos. The company invited the La Liga clubs to take part in an online.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago

European football aiming for mid-May resumption - La Liga boss La Liga president Javier Tebas says Europe's top leagues and competitions are planning to resume in mid-May. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid star Luka Jovic blames 'incorrect advice' after he 'broke coronavirus isolation to party ... Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic says that he wasn't given "the correct instructions" after being found to have breached self-isolation rules in Serbia amid massive public measures across the continent.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
Five La Liga players test positive for coronavirus Five Valencia players and staff are "in good health" after testing positive for coronavirus, the club says. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Men's tennis, NBA basketball, La Liga soccer: coronavirus shreds sports calendar The global sporting calendar has been shredded by the coronavirus pandemic, with men's tennis shut down for six weeks, top European soccer leagues on hold and the NBA having announced a suspension.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020

'I realise I am a really bad loser' - Klopp says Reds defeat 'doesn't feel right' Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the Champions League last-16 loss to Atletico Madrid "doesn't feel right" and criticises the La Liga side's style of football. BBC News - Published on March 12, 2020
Next two La Liga and Segunda matches behind closed doors The next two La Liga and Segunda Divsi�n matches will take place behind closed doors. This is the opinion of the Council of Ministers, which told LaLiga that the matches will be held without fans due.. WorldNews - Published on March 10, 2020
Real Madrid's shock defeat by Betis hands title initiative to Barcelona Real Madrid suffer a shock defeat at Real Betis to hand the initiative to Barcelona in the La Liga title race. BBC News - Published on March 8, 2020	Late Messi penalty takes Barcelona top of La Liga Lionel Messi scores a late penalty as Barcelona edge victory over Real Sociedad to move top of La Liga. BBC News - Published on March 7, 2020
'The worst Real Madrid performance I've seen' - Gerard Pique jibe at arch rivals despite Clasico defeat Barcelona defender Gerard Pique rued his side's failure to take a stranglehold on the Liga title race as they lost 2-0 at Real Madrid in Sunday's 'Clasico' after dominating the first half and failing.. WorldNews - Published on March 2, 2020	Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona: Vinicius Junior and Mariano score in key El Clasico Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move above their rivals and top of La Liga as Vinicius Junior and Mariano score second-half goals. BBC News - Published on March 1, 2020
Zidane says Clasico will not decide title Zinedine Zidane said the Clasico on Sunday will not decide the title race even if Real Madrid lose to Barcelona and fall five points behind them in La Liga.","content":"Zinedine Zidane said the Clasico.. WorldNews - Published on February 29, 2020	Real Madrid v Barcelona: The key questions in Sunday's pivotal El Clasico With 13 games left and Barcelona leading Real Madrid by two points, Sunday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu could be pivotal in deciding the most compelling La Liga title race for years. BBC News - Published on February 27, 2020
Messi restores peace at Barca; Madrid in slump before City BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi demanded that Barcelona settle its inner turmoil and regain the focus needed for a successful title run. Then he backed up that talk with action. Messi scored.. WorldNews - Published on February 24, 2020	La Liga: Levante 1-0 Real Madrid Real Madrid have missed the chance to top the standings, suffering a shocking 1-nil defeat at the hands of... WorldNews - Published on February 23, 2020
Real Madrid suffer shock defeat at Levante Real Madrid spurn the chance to go back above Barcelona at the top of La Liga as mid-table Levante inflicted their first defeat since October. BBC News - Published on February 22, 2020	Messi is four-some as Barcelona blow Eibar away Four goals from Lionel Messi sent Barcelona to the top of LaLiga as they eased to a 5-0 victory over Eibar at the Nou Camp. The reigning champions wasted little time claiming the lead as a 14th-minute.. WorldNews - Published on February 22, 2020Also reported by •BBC News
Barcelona 2-1 Getafe: Defending champions gain narrow win over surprise package Barcelona go level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid after grinding out a narrow win over Getafe. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020	Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona: La Liga champions cut Real Madrid's lead Clement Lenglet scores the winning goal and is sent off as Barcelona beat Real Betis to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. BBC News - Published on February 9, 2020
Real Madrid extend La Liga lead with comeback win over Osasuna Real Madrid move six points clear at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Osasuna. BBC News - Published on February 9, 2020	Rumour Has It: Barca and Madrid want Adama Traore, Man Utd enter Lionel Messi race A return to Barcelona could be on the cards for Adama Traore. Wolves star Traore has taken the Premier League and Europe by storm with his performances this season. Barcelona's LaLiga rivals Real.. WorldNews - Published on February 7, 2020
Barca dumped out of Cup by last-gasp Athletic strike BILBAO (REUTERS) - Record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday after a stoppage-time header from Inaki Williams. Spanish.. WorldNews - Published on February 7, 2020	Real Madrid vs Atletico result: Karim Benzema leads leaders past city rivals Karim Benzema fired Real Madrid to a 1-0 win in the city derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday which underlined Real's La Liga title... WorldNews - Published on February 1, 2020
Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Karim Benzema goal decides derby Karim Benzema scores the only goal as Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to go six points clear at the top of La Liga. BBC News - Published on February 1, 2020	Real Madrid vs Atletico predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of La Liga fixture today Real Madrid host city rivals Atletico on Saturday in a mouth-watering La Liga matchup. Real are currently top of the pile and have lost just one league match all season – a shock 1-0 defeat at.. WorldNews - Published on February 1, 2020
"I'm not contemplating Bale leaving Madrid" The Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, had a press conference to Saturday's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid which will be played on Saturday 1st February at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French coach.. WorldNews - Published on January 31, 2020	La Liga wants Espanyol punishment after racism claims La Liga wants the Spanish FA to punish Espanyol with a partial stadium closure after Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams said he was racially abused at their ground. BBC News - Published on January 27, 2020
Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid: Nacho header sends Madrid top of La Liga Real Madrid go three points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought win at Real Valladolid. BBC News - Published on January 26, 2020	Valencia inflict first defeat of Setien reign on Barcelona Quique Setien suffered his first defeat as Barcelona boss as Valencia secured a 2-0 victory at Mestalla to preserve their unbeaten home record in LaLiga this season. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced a.. WorldNews - Published on January 25, 2020
Valencia 2-0 Barcelona: Inspirational Gomez sinks Setien's side despite penalty miss Maxi Gomez atoned for an early penalty miss and fired Valencia to a rare 2-0 LaLiga home win against Barcelona, handing Quique Setien his first defeat as head coach. Valencia came into Saturday's clash.. WorldNews - Published on January 25, 2020	Zidane defends Bale amid injury criticism Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has launched a strong defence of Gareth Bale following criticism of his latest injury. Bale limped out of Wednesday’s 3-1 Copa del Rey victory at Unionistas, in which.. WorldNews - Published on January 25, 2020
Real pull ahead as Casemiro double downs Sevilla Two goals from Casemiro pushed Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga after a 2-1 defeat of Sevilla. Zinedine Zidane’s side returned to domestic action after claiming victory over Atletico Madrid on.. WorldNews - Published on January 18, 2020	Real Madrid beat Sevilla to go top of La Liga Real Madrid move three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. BBC News - Published on January 18, 2020
Luis Suarez out for four months after knee surgery Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is set to miss the majority of the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery, the Spanish champions said on Sunday in a huge blow to their hopes of winning the.. WorldNews - Published on January 12, 2020	Espanyol hold 10-man Barcelona to derby draw after late leveller Espanyol dented city rivals Barcelona’s LaLiga title ambitions in a pulsating 2-2 derby draw at the RCDE Stadium. Wu Lei secured a precious point for the league’s bottom club two minutes from time.. WorldNews - Published on January 5, 2020
Espanyol 2-2 Barcelona: Late Wu Lei goal denies Barca derby win Wu Lei rescues a late point for Espanyol in their derby with La Liga champions Barcelona. BBC News - Published on January 4, 2020	Atletico Madrid 2-1 Levante: Felipe makes it four wins in a row Felipe's first LaLiga goal helped in-form Atletico Madrid to a 2-1 home win over Levante. Three goals during a manic five-minute spell in the first half settled the match but did not typify an.. WorldNews - Published on January 4, 2020
Real overcome Getafe test to put pressure on Barca Defender Raphael Varane helped Real Madrid to a hard-fought 3-0 win at Getafe on Saturday, their first La Liga victory in four matches, to provisionally go ahead of Barcelona at the top of the... WorldNews - Published on January 4, 2020	Getafe 0-3 Real Madrid: Raphael Varane and Luka Modric score in win Real Madrid move back to the top of La Liga - for a few hours at least - thanks to victory at neighbours Getafe. BBC News - Published on January 4, 2020
Tebas re-elected as LaLiga president LaLiga will be run by Javier Tebas until the end of 2023 after his re-election was ratified on Monday. Javier Tebas has been re-elected as LaLiga president and will stay in the role for the next four.. WorldNews - Published on December 24, 2019	Atletico go fourth with win at Betis SEVILLE – Atletico Madrid moved back into the top four in La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday as they recorded back-to-back league victories for the... WorldNews - Published on December 22, 2019
Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves BARCELONA – Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann were all on target in a convincing 4-1 home win over Alaves on Saturday which ensured they... WorldNews - Published on December 21, 2019	Real Sociedad invite whole population of Becerril to match after 8-0 thrashing La Liga side Real Sociedad invite the population of fourth-tier Becerril to watch a game after thrashing them 8-0 in the Copa del Rey. BBC News - Published on December 20, 2019
First goalless Clasico in 17 years follows pre-match demonstrations in Barcelona Barcelona maintained their slender advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time in 17 years. Gareth Bale had a second-half effort ruled.. WorldNews - Published on December 18, 2019	Barcelona and Real Madrid share spoils in goalless ‘Clasico’ marked by Catalan protests Real Madrid outplayed Barcelona for large parts of Wednesday's La Liga clash but were unable to make their dominance count and the 'Clasico' ended goalless to leave the Catalans top of the standings on.. France 24 - Published on December 18, 2019