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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, also known as the Liga de Fútbol Profesional, 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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Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19 A Barcelona player has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after reporting back for pre-season training, the La Liga side said in a statement on Wednesday (August Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:15Published on August 12, 2020

COVID-19: Portuguese club CD Aves in crisis as coronavirus wreaks financial havoc Even mighty FC Barcelona has had to implement a 70 percent wage cut during the suspension of La Liga as clubs across Europe battle with an economic downturn in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on July 25, 2020

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Granada defeat Athletic Bilbao once again to kick off LaLiga campaign in style Granada beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Saturday to begin the new LaLiga season as they ended the last one. Yangel Herrera and summer signing Luis Milla were both on target as the Andalusian side eased to.. WorldNews - Published 6 days ago
La Liga starts without fans; Celta Vigo draws at Eibar Celta Vigo drew at Eibar 0-0 as the Spanish league started anew on Saturday still without fans in the stands. Eibar could thank resolute goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic for salvaging a point at home against.. WorldNews - Published 6 days ago
Lionel Messi rejoins Barcelona training as LaLiga boss welcomes decision to stay LaLiga president Javier Tebas has expressed his relief that Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona this season after the forward finally returned to training. Messi told Barcelona that he wanted to.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Messi's Barcelona divorce is now destined to end badly And after all that, he stays. But this time, it wasn’t for the want of trying to leave. Had Lionel Messi been able to extricate himself for the predicament he finds himself in at Barcelona, he would.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Barcelona's 700m euro release clause not valid, says Messi's father Lionel Messi's father and agent tells La Liga that the 700m euro (£624m) release clause in the forward's Barcelona contract is not valid. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Soccer-Messi unlikely to change mind on Barca exit, says presidential candidate Lionel Messi is unlikely to change his mind about leaving Barcelona, the club’s presidential candidate Victor Font has said. Messi rocked Barcelona last month when his lawyers told the club he wanted.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Ivan Rakitic: Sevilla sign Croatia midfielder from Barcelona Sevilla have signed Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic on a four-year deal from La Liga rivals Barcelona. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Ronald Koeman: Barcelona's former player wants head coach position Ronald Koeman, strongly tipped to be the new Barcelona boss, says he would like the job but that nothing has been finalised yet. The 57-year-old, who is currently manager of the Netherlands, is set to.. WorldNews - Published on August 18, 2020
Man City legend Silva joins Real Sociedad Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva signs with La Liga side Real Sociedad. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020

Rumours: Messi wants out at Barca, Neymar could return Barcelona star Lionel Messi apparently wants to leave the club immediately. Lionel Messi reportedly has no plans to hang around at Barcelona, while Neymar could be targeted for a return. Amid the chaos.. WorldNews - Published on August 17, 2020
Barcelona President Confirms Quique Setién Has Been Sacked Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has bluntly confirmed that manager Quique Setién has been sacked, with official confirmation expected in the coming hours. The Spaniard endured a challenging.. WorldNews - Published on August 17, 2020
Ferran Torres: Man City sign Valencia winger Manchester City complete the signing of Spain Under-21 winger Ferran Torres from La Liga side Valencia. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020	'Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are world football's most valuable brands' CHENNAI: The two most valuable clubs in all of world football play in La Liga, according to the 2020 Brand Finance Football report. For the second year in a row, Real Madrid lead the way as the most.. WorldNews - Published on August 3, 2020
Bartomeu expects Messi stay but casts doubt on Barca deals for Neymar and Martinez Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu expects Lionel Messi to stay at the club but appears doubtful of deals for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez. Messi's frustrated outburst after Barca lost the LaLiga.. WorldNews - Published on July 26, 2020	Villarreal appoint ex-Arsenal boss Emery as manager La Liga side Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Unai Emery as their manager on a three-year contract. BBC News - Published on July 23, 2020
Messi beats Benzema to break La Liga record with seventh Pichichi award Lionel Messi secured a record seventh Pichichi award after the Barcelona star finished the 2019-20 season as the leading scorer in La Liga. The Argentinian equalled Athletic Bilbao great Telmo Zarra's.. WorldNews - Published on July 20, 2020	Leganes relegated despite draw with La Liga champions Real Madrid Champions Real Madrid draw their final La Liga game which relegates opponents Leganes to the second division. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020
Messi set for seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice as Barca beat Alaves Lionel Messi looks set to win his seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice in Barcelona's win over Alaves on the final day. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020	Zidane says Real Madrid will not switch off ahead of City test Zinedine Zidane said Saturday that his players will not be given any holiday after La Liga ends this weekend as Real Madrid turn their attention to their crunch Champions League tie with Manchester.. WorldNews - Published on July 18, 2020
Real Madrid clinches 34th La Liga title with win over Villarreal There was Zinedine Zidane again, being thrown into the air by his Real Madrid players in another title celebration. With the Frenchman back in charge, Madrid is back to collecting major trophies... WorldNews - Published on July 17, 2020	'Things have to change' - Messi reacts as Barca concede title to Real Barcelona captain Lionel Messi says "things have to change" at the club as they lose to Osasuna and Real Madrid win La Liga. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020
Zizou the mastermind & brilliant Benzema - how Real Madrid won back La Liga From securing the defence to getting the best out of his fringe players, Zinedine Zidane may have found the way to end Barcelona's dominance in Spain. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal: Real win first La Liga title in three years Real Madrid wrap up their first La Liga title in three years as they beat Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020
Spain's health minister doubts return of fans in La Liga in September Spain's health minister says he does not think fans will be able to return to football matches in the country when the new season starts in September. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Zinedine Zidane 'really proud' of Real Madrid after club secures ninth consecutive win Granada [Spain], July 14 (ANI): After Real Madrid registered their ninth consecutive win in La Liga, manager Zinedine Zidane said he is 'really proud' of the team but insisted them not to lose focus.. WorldNews - Published on July 14, 2020
Real two points from La Liga title after surviving Granada scare Leaders Real Madrid move to within one win of the La Liga title after surviving a scare against Granada. BBC News - Published on July 13, 2020	Sevilla beat Mallorca to go a point from clinching Champions berth Seville, Spain, Jul 12 (efe-epa).- Sevilla beat Mallorca 2-0 here Sunday to move closer to securing Champions League play in 2020-2021, while the visitors saw their already slim chances of avoiding.. WorldNews - Published on July 13, 2020
Vidal winner keeps alive Barcelona title hopes Barcelona move within a point of leaders Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a narrow win at Real Valladolid. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020	Madrid close in on La Liga title AFP, MADRID Real Madrid are almost certain to win La Liga after a routine 2-0 win over Alaves on Friday put them within touching distance of the title. With suspended skipper Sergio Ramos sitting in.. WorldNews - Published on July 11, 2020
Real two wins from title after beating Alaves Real Madrid are two wins away from clinching La Liga title after Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio goals give them victory over Alaves. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	European round-up: Sevilla fight back to tighten grip on top four Sevilla stayed firmly on course to earn a berth in next season's Champions League after two quickfire goals gave them a comeback 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. The result left Sevilla fourth on.. WorldNews - Published on July 10, 2020
Luis Suarez strikes as Barcelona keep the pressure on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid Barcelona moved to within one point of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win over Espanyol, whose relegation was confirmed after defeat in a tempestuous derby where both sides finished with.. WorldNews - Published on July 9, 2020	Suarez gives Barcelona victory and relegates city rivals Espanyol Barcelona keep alive their hopes of winning La Liga with a victory over Espanyol at Nou Camp that also relegated the visitors. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020
Barcelona 'unlikely' to sign Neymar Neymar's proposed return to Barcelona has essentially been ruled out by club president Josep Bartomeu, who says the transfer market will be negatively impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Barca lured.. WorldNews - Published on July 7, 2020	Messi registers his best-ever assist tally in La Liga Villarreal [Spain], July 6 (ANI): Argentine and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on Sunday (local time) registered his best-ever assist tally in the history of La Liga. The striker achieved the feat.. WorldNews - Published on July 6, 2020
Villarreal 1-4 Barcelona: Lionel Messi sets up two in fine win Barcelona keep alive their slim La Liga title hopes with an excellent victory at in-form Villarreal. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Ramos scores again as Real move closer to La Liga title Sergio Ramos scores the only goal again as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to go seven points clear at the top of La Liga. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020
Morata keeps Atletico in the hunt for Champions League berth Bengaluru, July 4: A brace by Alvaro Morata and a late strike from Koke helped Atletico Madrid stay firmly on course to secure a berth in the UEFA Champions League next season as they beat a struggling.. WorldNews - Published on July 4, 2020	Simeone backs Joao Felix despite substituting Atletico attacker again Diego Simeone backed Joao Felix despite substituting the attacker again in Atletico Madrid's 3-0 win over Real Mallorca in LaLiga on Friday. Joao Felix was replaced early in the second half at the.. WorldNews - Published on July 4, 2020
Real Madrid go four points clear after late win over Getafe Real Madrid took a big step towards winning La Liga on Thursday by battling past Getafe to move four points clear of Barcelona, with five games left. Sergio Ramos' late penalty proved the difference at.. WorldNews - Published on July 3, 2020	Ramos penalty sends Real four points clear Sergio Ramos' penalty sends Real Madrid four points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought win over Getafe. BBC News - Published on July 2, 2020
Messi Scores 700th Goal But Atletico Draw Hurts Barcelona's Title Hopes Barcelona suffered another blow to their La Liga title hopes after a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. ...... WorldNews - Published on July 1, 2020	Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward scores 700th goal with Panenka penalty Lionel Messi scores the 700th goal of his career with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona's La Liga game with Atletico Madrid. BBC News - Published on June 30, 2020
Real claim LaLiga lead with narrow win over Espanyol Casemiro scored the only goal as Real Madrid moved two points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win at Espanyol. Real leapfrogged Barcelona back to the summit with eight games remaining but were.. WorldNews - Published on June 29, 2020	Real Madrid top of La Liga after beating Espanyol Real Madrid are two points clear at the top of La Liga after grinding out a victory at bottom club Espanyol. BBC News - Published on June 28, 2020
Suarez double, Barca drop vital points in Vigo MADRID - Luis Suarez scored twice with assists from Leo Messi, but FC Barcelona dropped two vital points in the title race for La Liga as they were twice pegged back in a 2-2 draw away to an impressive.. WorldNews - Published on June 28, 2020	Vinicius, Ramos see off Mallorca as Real Madrid win again MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Real Mallorca on Wednesday thanks to goals in each half from Vinicius Jr. and Sergio Ramos to stay in charge of the La Liga title race.. WorldNews - Published on June 25, 2020
Mallorca teen Romero sets new record as La Liga's youngest ever player Mallorca youngster Luka Romero became the youngest player ever to feature in La Liga when he came on against Real Madrid on Wednesday. The 15-year-old replaced Idrissu Baba in the 83rd minute of the.. WorldNews - Published on June 25, 2020	Real Madrid go top of La Liga as Mallorca give 15-year-old debut Vinicius Junior and Sergio Ramos both score delightful goals as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga by easing past Mallorca. BBC News - Published on June 24, 2020