LaLiga (Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División), Spain's top professional football league, comprises 20 teams competing over 38 matchdays. Controlled by the LFP, it is officially known as LaLiga EA Sports for sponsorship reasons.
April 1928: José María Acha Proposes National League
In April 1928, José María Acha, a director at Arenas de Getxo, proposed the concept of a national football league in Spain.
1929: Barcelona Wins Inaugural La Liga
Barcelona emerged victorious in the first La Liga season in 1929.
1929: Primera División is Founded
In 1929, the Real Federación Española de Fútbol decided on the ten teams that would make up the first Primera División.
1930: Athletic Bilbao's First Title
Athletic Bilbao secured their first La Liga title in 1930, marking the start of their early dominance.
1931: Athletic Bilbao Wins Second Consecutive Title
Athletic Bilbao achieved their second consecutive La Liga title in 1931, solidifying their position as a leading force.
1932: Real Madrid's First Title
Real Madrid, under the leadership of Ricardo Zamora, clinched their first La Liga title in 1932.
1933: Real Madrid's Previous La Liga Title Win
In 1933, Real Madrid won their last La Liga title before their 1954 victory, highlighting a 21-year gap between championships.
1933: Real Madrid Wins Second Consecutive Title
Real Madrid successfully defended their La Liga title in 1933, securing their second consecutive championship.
1934: Athletic Bilbao Wins Third La Liga Title
Athletic Bilbao claimed their third La Liga title in 1934, continuing their impressive run of success.
1935: Real Betis Secures First and Only Title
In 1935, Real Betis, known then as Betis Balompié, won their first and only La Liga title to date.
1936: Athletic Bilbao Wins Fourth La Liga Title
Athletic Bilbao triumphed for the fourth time in La Liga in 1936, solidifying their dominance in the league's early years.
1939: Atlético Aviación Joins La Liga
In 1939, Atlético Aviación, now known as Atlético Madrid, joined La Liga as a replacement for Real Oviedo, whose ground had been damaged during the Spanish Civil War.
1940: Sevilla Finishes as Runners-up
Sevilla had a strong showing in the 1940 La Liga season, finishing as runners-up.
1941: Atlético Aviación Wins First La Liga Title
Atlético Aviación won its first La Liga title in 1941.
1942: Valencia Wins First La Liga Title
In 1942, Valencia won their first La Liga title, marking the beginning of their dominant period in the 1940s.
1942: Sevilla Finishes as Runners-up Again
Sevilla again finished as runners-up in the 1942 La Liga season.
1943: Athletic Bilbao Wins La Liga and Copa del Generalísimo Double
In 1943, Athletic Bilbao secured a double victory by winning both La Liga and the Copa del Generalísimo.
1944: Athletic Bilbao Wins Copa del Generalísimo Again
Athletic Bilbao continued their success by winning the Copa del Generalísimo again in 1944.
1944: Josep Samitier Returns to Barcelona as Coach
Josep Samitier returned to Barcelona as coach in 1944, marking the beginning of a successful period for the club.
1944: Valencia Wins Second La Liga Title
Valencia won their second La Liga title in 1944.
1945: Barcelona Wins Second La Liga Title Under Samitier
Under the guidance of Josep Samitier, Barcelona clinched their second La Liga title in 1945.
1945: Athletic Bilbao Wins Copa del Generalísimo for Third Consecutive Year
Athletic Bilbao won the Copa del Generalísimo for the third year in a row in 1945.
1946: Sevilla Wins Their Only La Liga Title
In 1946, Sevilla achieved their first and only La Liga title win to date.
1947: Valencia Wins Third La Liga Title
Valencia won their third La Liga title in 1947.
1948: Barcelona Starts Back-to-Back La Liga Wins
Barcelona began a period of dominance by securing their first back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948.
1948: Valencia Finishes as Runners-up
Valencia finished as runners-up in the 1948 La Liga season.
1949: Barcelona Wins Second Consecutive La Liga Title
Barcelona secured their second consecutive La Liga title in 1949, cementing their dominance in the late 1940s.
1949: Valencia Finishes as Runners-up Again
Valencia finished as runners-up for the second consecutive year in 1949.
1950: Athletic Bilbao Wins Copa del Generalísimo and Copa Eva Duarte
Athletic Bilbao added two more trophies to their cabinet in 1950, winning both the Copa del Generalísimo and the Copa Eva Duarte, the predecessor to the Supercopa.
1950: Atlético Madrid Wins La Liga Title
In 1950, Atlético Madrid, formerly known as Atlético Aviación, secured the La Liga title, marking the start of their successful period.
1951: Atlético Madrid Wins Second Consecutive La Liga Title
Atlético Madrid continued their winning streak by claiming their second consecutive La Liga title in 1951.
1952: Barcelona Wins La Liga and Copa Del Rey Double
Barcelona achieved a double in 1952, winning both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey under coach Ferdinand Daučík.
1953: Barcelona Wins Second Consecutive Double
Barcelona repeated their double success in 1953, winning La Liga and the Copa Del Rey for the second year in a row.
1954: Real Madrid Wins Third La Liga Title After 21 Years
Real Madrid ended their 21-year La Liga title drought in 1954, marking the start of their dominance in the 1950s.
1955: Real Madrid Retains La Liga Title
Real Madrid successfully defended their La Liga title in 1955, demonstrating their growing strength in the league.
1956: Athletic Club Wins Sixth La Liga Title
In 1956, Athletic Club claimed their sixth La Liga title.
1957: Real Madrid Wins La Liga Again
Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga, securing the title again in 1957.
1958: Real Madrid Wins La Liga for the Second Consecutive Year
Real Madrid won their second consecutive La Liga title in 1958, solidifying their dominance in the late 1950s.
1959: Barcelona Wins La Liga and Copa Del Rey Double Again
In 1959, Barcelona once again achieved a double, winning both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey under the guidance of Helenio Herrera.
1960: Barcelona Wins Second Consecutive La Liga Title
Barcelona continued their winning ways by securing their second consecutive La Liga title in 1960, marking their third set of back-to-back La Liga wins.
1960: Real Madrid's Dominant Period Begins
Real Madrid's period of dominance in La Liga began in 1960, setting the stage for a remarkable run of success.
1961: Luis Suárez's Record-Breaking Transfer
In 1961, Luis Suárez became the first La Liga player involved in a world record transfer, moving from Barcelona to Inter Milan for £152,000.
1961: Real Madrid Starts a Five-Year La Liga Winning Streak
Real Madrid embarked on a five-year winning streak in La Liga starting in 1961, highlighting their unparalleled dominance in the league.
1963: Atlético Madrid Finishes as Runners-up
Atlético Madrid finished as runners-up in the 1963 La Liga season, demonstrating their consistent challenge to Real Madrid.
1965: Real Madrid Wins Fifth Consecutive La Liga Title
In 1965, Real Madrid concluded their five-year La Liga winning streak, solidifying their status as the dominant force in Spanish football.
1966: Atlético Madrid Wins La Liga Title
In 1966, Atlético Madrid ended Real Madrid's five-year winning streak by claiming the La Liga title.
1970: Atlético Madrid Wins La Liga Title Again
Atlético Madrid once again challenged Real Madrid's dominance by securing another La Liga title in 1970.
1971: Valencia Wins Fourth La Liga Title Under Di Stéfano
Under the guidance of Alfredo Di Stéfano, Valencia won their fourth La Liga title in 1971, marking a resurgence for the club.
1973: Atlético Madrid Wins Third La Liga Title
Atlético Madrid continued their successful run by winning their third La Liga title in 1973.
1974: Barcelona's Previous La Liga Title Win
In 1974, Barcelona won their last La Liga title before their 1985 victory, highlighting an 11-year gap between championships.
1974: Johan Cruyff Leads Barcelona to La Liga Title
In 1974, Johan Cruyff inspired Barcelona to their ninth La Liga title, breaking a period of Real Madrid dominance.
1977: Atlético Madrid Wins Fourth La Liga Title
Atlético Madrid secured their fourth La Liga title in 1977, proving to be one of the few teams capable of challenging Real Madrid's dominance.
1980: Real Madrid's Dominant Period Continues
Real Madrid's dominance in La Liga extended until 1980, marking a significant period of consistent success for the club.
1981: Real Sociedad Wins First La Liga Title
Real Sociedad achieved a historic milestone in 1981 by winning their first-ever La Liga title.
1982: Barcelona's Signing of Diego Maradona
In 1982, Barcelona set a world record fee by signing Diego Maradona from Boca Juniors for £5 million.
1982: Real Sociedad Wins Second Consecutive La Liga Title
Real Sociedad continued their success by securing their second consecutive La Liga title in 1982.
1983: Athletic Bilbao Wins La Liga Title
In 1983, Athletic Bilbao emerged as La Liga champions, adding to their history of success in the league.
1984: Athletic Bilbao Wins La Liga and Copa del Rey Double
Athletic Bilbao secured a double victory in 1984, winning both La Liga and the Copa del Rey, showcasing their dominance in Spanish football.
1985: Barcelona Wins La Liga Title Under Terry Venables
Under the guidance of coach Terry Venables, Barcelona secured their tenth La Liga title in 1985, marking their first win in the league since 1974.
1986: Real Madrid Starts Another Five-Year La Liga Winning Streak
In 1986, Real Madrid commenced another five-year winning streak in La Liga, showcasing their enduring dominance in the league.
1990: Real Madrid Wins Fifth Consecutive La Liga Title
Real Madrid concluded their five-year La Liga winning streak in 1990, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Spanish football.
1998: Real Betis' Record-Breaking Signing of Denílson
In 1998, Real Betis set a world record by signing Denílson from São Paulo for £21.5 million.
2003: Deportivo La Coruña's Champions League Run
In 2003, Deportivo La Coruña reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, marking their fifth consecutive appearance in the competition.
2008: Introduction of LFP Awards
In the 2008-2009 season, La Liga introduced the LFP Awards to recognize individual players and coaches.
2008: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Sponsors La Liga
Starting in 2008, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria became the sponsor of La Liga, resulting in the league being renamed to Liga BBVA.
2009: Barcelona and Real Madrid Reign Supreme in Europe
From 2009 to 2019, either Barcelona or Real Madrid held the title of Europe's top-rated club in 10 out of 11 seasons, demonstrating the Spanish league's exceptional quality.
2013: Real Madrid and Sevilla's European Success
During the 2013-2014 season, Real Madrid won their tenth Champions League title and Sevilla won their third Europa League title.
2013: La Liga Dominates UEFA League Rankings
From 2013 onwards, La Liga consistently ranked as the top league in Europe in UEFA's league coefficient rankings for seven consecutive years.
2013: Gareth Bale's Record-Breaking Transfer to Real Madrid
In 2013, Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur for £85.3 million, setting a new world record transfer fee.
2013: Monthly La Liga Awards
Starting in the 2013-2014 season, La Liga introduced monthly awards for the best manager and player.
2014: Barcelona and Sevilla's European Success
During the 2014-2015 season, Barcelona won their fifth Champions League title and Sevilla won their fourth Europa League title.
2015: Discontinuation of Most LFP Awards
After the 2015-2016 season, the majority of the LFP Awards were discontinued.
2015: Real Madrid and Sevilla's Continued European Success
During the 2015-2016 season, Real Madrid won their eleventh Champions League title and Sevilla won their fifth Europa League title, marking the first time a team won the Europa League three times in a row.
2016: Banco Santander Takes Over Sponsorship
In 2016, Banco Santander became the new sponsor of La Liga, leading to the league's name changing to LaLiga Santander.
2017: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid's European Triumph
During the 2017-2018 season, Real Madrid won their thirteenth Champions League title and Atlético Madrid won their third Europa League title.
January 2018: Coutinho's Record-Breaking Transfer to Barcelona
In January 2018, Philippe Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona for €142 million became the second most expensive transfer ever.
2018: La Liga Achieves High Attendance
In the 2018-19 season, La Liga recorded an average attendance of 26,933 for league matches, securing its position as the eighth-highest attended domestic professional sports league worldwide.
2019: La Liga Maintains Top UEFA Ranking
Until 2019, La Liga held the top spot in UEFA's league coefficient rankings for a remarkable 22 out of 60 ranked years, showcasing its sustained dominance.
2020: Non-EU Player Restrictions in La Liga
In 2020, La Liga implemented a rule allowing each club to have five non-EU players but only allowing three to be named in each matchday squad.
2023: Gareth Bale's Transfer Fee Adjusted for Inflation
In 2023, Gareth Bale's transfer fee was adjusted for inflation to £123.5 million.
2023: La Liga Renamed to LaLiga EA Sports
In 2023, La Liga was officially renamed to LaLiga EA Sports due to a sponsorship deal with Electronic Arts.
2023: Real Madrid Wins 2023-24 La Liga Title
In 2023, Real Madrid secured their 37th La Liga title by winning the 2023-24 season.
2023: Historical Transfer Fee Equivalents
In 2023, several historical transfer fees were adjusted for inflation.
2023: Electronic Arts Becomes New Sponsor
Since 2023, Electronic Arts has been the sponsor of La Liga, and the league has been known as LaLiga EA Sports.