{"match":{"id":733834,"date":"2025-11-02T15:15:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"score_a":0,"score_b":0,"venue_type":"home_away","final_period":"soc_p2s","createdAt":"2025-07-02T00:49:51.897Z","updatedAt":"2025-10-31T04:30:51.338Z","gameweek":11,"attendance":0,"display_name":"2025-11-02 15:15:00 Deportivo Alavés vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona","locale":"en","stb_id":"2025-11-02-00-00-00-deportivo-alaves-vs-rcd-espanyol-de-barcelona","overview":null,"leg":null,"result_info":null,"interesting_facts_team_a":null,"interesting_facts_team_b":null,"match_summary":null,"key_quotes":null,"match_statistics":null,"match_timeline":null,"league_standings":null,"head_to_head_analysis":null,"link_buy_ticket":null,"position":null,"stb_internal_id":"0197c89c-8991-7845-89e5-83e9e75dd45b","overrides":null,"broadcast_link":null,"after_broadcast_link":null,"has_article_relations":null,"has_social_media_relations":null,"has_odds":null,"has_h2h":true,"has_overview":null,"has_statistics":false,"has_lineups":false,"has_predictions":null,"interesting_facts_team_a_html":null,"interesting_facts_team_b_html":null,"match_summary_html":null,"key_quotes_html":null,"match_statistics_html":null,"match_timeline_html":null,"league_standings_html":null,"head_to_head_analysis_html":null,"team_a":{"id":50105,"name":"Deportivo Alavés","short_name":"Alavés","tla_name":"ALA","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Deportivo Alavés","founded":1921,"colors":"Blue,White","nicknames":"Babazorros,El Glorioso","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:11.347Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T20:33:21.333Z","website":"http://www.alaves.com","address":"Mendizorroza, Paseo Cervantes, s/n","address_city":"Vitoria","address_zip":"01007","locale":"en","stb_id":"deportivo-alaves","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## All about the club «Alaves»\n\nThis is a **professional football club**, founded in **1921**. The team is based in the city of **Vitoria-Gasteiz**, which is in the **north of Spain**, in the heart of the **Basque Country**. Despite the **modest status** and periodic appearances in the **Segunda**, the club forever wrote its name in the history of **European football** thanks to reaching the **2001 UEFA Cup final**.\n\n> \"That's when the whole world learned that Alaves is not just a team from the province, but a team with character that can create sensations.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## The history of Alaves: the path from an unknown club to the final of the UEFA Cup\n\n**\"Alavés\"** appeared on the football map of Spain **January 23, 1921**. The first decades were difficult - the club mainly played in **regional leagues** and did not have a stable place in the **Primera**. The team made its way to the elite for the first time in **1930**, but did not stay there for long.\n\n**The real breakthrough** happened at the end of the **90s**, when the club experienced its **first \"golden decade\"**. In the **1999/2000** season, **Alavés** finished in **sixth place in La Liga**, which made it possible to enter the **European Cups** for the first time in history.\n\n**And the very next season** the Basques created a **real fairy tale**, reaching the **UEFA Cup final**. Along the way, they knocked out the likes of **Inter and Kaiserslautern**, and in the decisive match against **Liverpool** they made the opponent nervous, only losing in extra time with the score **4:5**.\n\n> \"Then there were years of decline, financial problems and even relegation to the third division. But the club gradually revived.\"\n\nIn **2016** returned to **La Liga**. And already in **2017** he reminded himself again, reaching the **final of the Spanish Cup**, where he lost to **Barcelona**.","club_identity":"## Alavesa Stadium\n\nThe club's home arena is **\"Mendisorrosa\"**, one of the **oldest stadiums in Spain**, opened in **1924**. It is located in **Vitoria-Gasteiz** and holds a little more than **19 thousand spectators**.\n\n**The main feature of the stadium** is **incredible atmosphere**. **Basque fans** do not just support the team, but **literally live every match**. There are no **\"plastic\" fans** - only **real fans** who believe in their team even in the worst of times.\n\n> \"Mendisorrosa has gone through several renovations, and the last one in 2019 made the stadium even more modern.\"\n\n**But the main thing remained unchanged** – when the stands explode after the goal of **Alavés**, it **cannot be confused with anything**.\n\n## Achievements of Alaves\n\n**Alavés** doesn't have a cupboard full of trophies, but there are **moments that are more important than any cups**:\n\n* **UEFA Cup Final (2000/01)** is an incredible story that made the club **famous throughout the world**.\n* **Final of the Spanish Cup (2016/17)** is another proof that **Alavés** can fight even with the **strongest**.\n* **Sixth place in La Liga (1999/2000)** – the best season in the Spanish championship, which opened **the door to European cups**.\n\n> \"This club doesn't have the La Liga or Champions League titles, but it has the respect it has earned for its struggles on the pitch.\"","current_status_and_future":"## Legendary players: who made Alaves' name\n\nMany interesting football players played for this club, but some left the **brightest trace** in history:\n\n1. **Herman Burgos** is a charismatic **Argentine goalkeeper** who became a wall for opponents in **the best years of the club**.\n\n2. **Javi Moreno** is the team's top scorer in the **2001 UEFA Cup final**, the author of **two goals against Liverpool**.\n\n3. **Cosmin Kontra** – **Romanian defender**, who not only played reliably in defense, but was also an important part of **attacking actions**.\n\n4. **Ibay Gomez** is one of the **most favorite players** among the fans, who returned to the club even after leaving.\n\n## Interesting facts about Alaves: what makes it special\n\n* **Hero of the Europa League that no one expected** – before the start of the **2000/01** season, no one believed that **Alavés** could reach the **UEFA Cup final**. But the club proved that **anything is possible in football**.\n\n* **One of the most emotional finals** in the history of European Cups - **4:5 against Liverpool** in **2001** became one of the **most heated finals** in the entire history of the tournament.\n\n* **Never Give Up** – In **2017**, **Alavés** eliminated **Celta** in the **2017** semifinals of the **Cup of Spain**, scoring a **winning goal in the final minutes**.\n\n* **The only club** to use the **white and blue vertical striped kit** in **La Liga** - a stylish distinction that is hard to miss.\n\n* **From relegation to European Cups** – in **1995** **Alavés** was in the **third division**, and **five years later** was already playing in the **UEFA Cup**.\n\n> \"Alavés is proof that true greatness is measured not by the number of trophies, but by the strength of the spirit and the ability to create history.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Alavés** remains a **symbol of football romance**, proving that even **modest clubs** can **write great stories**. Will the team be able to **repeat the fairy tale of 2001**? One thing is certain — the **Mendisorrosa spirit** and **Basque character** make **Alavés** a special place where **dreams come true** and **small clubs** can **challenge the giants**. This is a team that **reminds** that in football **the most important thing** is not money, but **heart and faith**.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-6eba-706a-b076-f68a71383e15","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

All about the club «Alaves»

This is a professional football club, founded in 1921. The team is based in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, which is in the north of Spain, in the heart of the Basque Country. Despite the modest status and periodic appearances in the Segunda, the club forever wrote its name in the history of European football thanks to reaching the 2001 UEFA Cup final.

\n
\"That's when the whole world learned that Alaves is not just a team from the province, but a team with character that can create sensations.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

The history of Alaves: the path from an unknown club to the final of the UEFA Cup

\"Alavés\" appeared on the football map of Spain January 23, 1921. The first decades were difficult - the club mainly played in regional leagues and did not have a stable place in the Primera. The team made its way to the elite for the first time in 1930, but did not stay there for long.

The real breakthrough happened at the end of the 90s, when the club experienced its first \"golden decade\". In the 1999/2000 season, Alavés finished in sixth place in La Liga, which made it possible to enter the European Cups for the first time in history.

And the very next season the Basques created a real fairy tale, reaching the UEFA Cup final. Along the way, they knocked out the likes of Inter and Kaiserslautern, and in the decisive match against Liverpool they made the opponent nervous, only losing in extra time with the score 4:5.

\n
\"Then there were years of decline, financial problems and even relegation to the third division. But the club gradually revived.\"
\n

In 2016 returned to La Liga. And already in 2017 he reminded himself again, reaching the final of the Spanish Cup, where he lost to Barcelona.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Alavesa Stadium

The club's home arena is \"Mendisorrosa\", one of the oldest stadiums in Spain, opened in 1924. It is located in Vitoria-Gasteiz and holds a little more than 19 thousand spectators.

The main feature of the stadium is incredible atmosphere. Basque fans do not just support the team, but literally live every match. There are no \"plastic\" fans - only real fans who believe in their team even in the worst of times.

\n
\"Mendisorrosa has gone through several renovations, and the last one in 2019 made the stadium even more modern.\"
\n

But the main thing remained unchanged – when the stands explode after the goal of Alavés, it cannot be confused with anything.

Achievements of Alaves

Alavés doesn't have a cupboard full of trophies, but there are moments that are more important than any cups:

UEFA Cup Final (2000/01) is an incredible story that made the club famous throughout the world.
Final of the Spanish Cup (2016/17) is another proof that Alavés can fight even with the strongest.
Sixth place in La Liga (1999/2000) – the best season in the Spanish championship, which opened the door to European cups.

\n
\"This club doesn't have the La Liga or Champions League titles, but it has the respect it has earned for its struggles on the pitch.\"
\n

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Legendary players: who made Alaves' name

Many interesting football players played for this club, but some left the brightest trace in history:

Herman Burgos is a charismatic Argentine goalkeeper who became a wall for opponents in the best years of the club.
\n
Javi Moreno is the team's top scorer in the 2001 UEFA Cup final, the author of two goals against Liverpool.
\n
Cosmin Kontra – Romanian defender, who not only played reliably in defense, but was also an important part of attacking actions.
\n
Ibay Gomez is one of the most favorite players among the fans, who returned to the club even after leaving.
\n

Interesting facts about Alaves: what makes it special

Hero of the Europa League that no one expected – before the start of the 2000/01 season, no one believed that Alavés could reach the UEFA Cup final. But the club proved that anything is possible in football.
\n
One of the most emotional finals in the history of European Cups - 4:5 against Liverpool in 2001 became one of the most heated finals in the entire history of the tournament.
\n
Never Give Up – In 2017, Alavés eliminated Celta in the 2017 semifinals of the Cup of Spain, scoring a winning goal in the final minutes.
\n
The only club to use the white and blue vertical striped kit in La Liga - a stylish distinction that is hard to miss.
\n
From relegation to European Cups – in 1995 Alavés was in the third division, and five years later was already playing in the UEFA Cup.
\n

\n
\"Alavés is proof that true greatness is measured not by the number of trophies, but by the strength of the spirit and the ability to create history.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Alavés remains a symbol of football romance, proving that even modest clubs can write great stories. Will the team be able to repeat the fairy tale of 2001? One thing is certain — the Mendisorrosa spirit and Basque character make Alavés a special place where dreams come true and small clubs can challenge the giants. This is a team that reminds that in football the most important thing is not money, but heart and faith.

\n","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/771_7d671f3718.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_771_7d671f3718.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_771_7d671f3718.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_771_7d671f3718.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_771_7d671f3718.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_771_7d671f3718.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_771_7d671f3718.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}}},"team_b":{"id":50402,"name":"RCD Espanyol de Barcelona","short_name":"Espanyol","tla_name":"ESP","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona","founded":1900,"colors":"Blue,White","nicknames":"Periquitos,Blanquiblaus,Mágico","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:54.139Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T23:15:46.159Z","website":"http://www.rcdespanyol.com","address":"Avenida Baix Llobregat, 100","address_city":"Cornellà de Llobregat","address_zip":"08940","locale":"en","stb_id":"rcd-espanyol-de-barcelona","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## \"Espanyol\": what is known about the club\n\n**\"Real Club Deportivo Espanyol\"** is a professional football club from **Barcelona**, founded in **1900**. This is one of the **oldest teams in Spain**, which always remained **in the shadow of \"Barcelona\"**, but had its own **special identity**.\n\n**\"Espanyol\"** is known for its **loyal fan base**, the struggle for every season in the **Primera** and the fact that it has repeatedly **knocked the giants** out of the **Copa del Rey**. He **has no championships**, but he has **character** - and that is what made him **an important part of Spanish football**.\n\n> \"Espanyol is proof that even in the shadow of giants you can preserve your own dignity and identity.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Espanyol\"\n\nThe club was founded in **1900** by a group of **students** who wanted to create **the first Spanish team** that did not involve foreigners (at that time most clubs in the country had **British roots**). That is why it received the name **\"Espanyol\"** — as a **symbol of the national spirit**.\n\nIn **1929**, the team became one of the **founders of La Liga**, but unlike **Barcelona**, it never fought for the **championship**. The main focus was on the **Spanish Cup**, where **Espanyol** became the **winner** four times (**1929, 1940, 2000, 2006**).\n\n**The golden period of the club** is the end of the **1990s and 2000s**. In **2000** he won the **Cup of Spain**, in **2007** he reached the **UEFA Cup final**, where he lost to **Seville** only in a **penalty shootout**.\n\n> \"However, the club has always balanced between the elite and the middle level. Espanyol are going through difficult times in the 2020s, getting relegated to the Segunda but coming back each time.\"","club_identity":"## Espanyol Stadium\n\nThe club's home arena is **\"Cornelia-El Prat\"**, opened in **2009**. It is located in the **suburbs of Barcelona**, holds more than **40 thousand spectators** and is one of the **most modern in the country**.\n\n**Previously, the team played** at the legendary **\"Sarria\"**, which was the **heart of the club**, but due to **financial problems** the stadium had to be sold. The **new stadium** became the **modern home of Espanyol** and preserved the **atmosphere of the old stands**.\n\n> \"The main feature of Cornella-El Prat is its dedicated fan base. There is always a fighting spirit here, especially in matches against Barcelona.\"\n\n## Espanyol achievements\n\nThe club has **not won La Liga** but has a **solid track record**:\n\n* **Spanish Cup (4 times)** — **1929, 1940, 2000, 2006**.\n* **UEFA Cup Final (2 times)** — **1988, 2007**.\n* **Continuous appearances in La Liga** - over **85 seasons** in the top division.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Espanyol players\n\nMany **famous football players** passed through the club:\n\n1. **Raul Tamudo** is **the best scorer** in the history of the club.\n\n2. **Dani Harke** is a captain whose memory lives on in the hearts of fans.\n\n3. **Ivan De la Peña** is a midfielder with **fantastic field vision**.\n\n4. **Filip Kokou** is one of **the best Dutch players** who played for the team.\n\n5. **Mauricio Pochettino** is not only a player, but also a coach, who later became a **star in Europe**.\n\n## Interesting facts about \"Espanyol\"\n\n* **Barcelona's biggest rival** — the **Catalan derby** always takes place with **special tension**.\n\n* **\"Survival Club\"** is one of the teams that **saved** most times** from relegation at the **last moment**.\n\n* **The only Spanish club** that **played twice in the final of the UEFA Cup** and did not lose in **regular time**.\n\n* **Espanyol fans** **are the most anti-Barcelona** in **Catalonia** — for them, it is a matter of principle **not to support the blue-garnet**.\n\n* **\"Sarria\" and \"Cornelia-El Prat\"** are two stadiums where **the history of the club was made**.\n\n> \"Espanyol reminds us that true greatness is not in the number of titles, but in the ability to maintain character and fight to the end.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Espanyol** remains a **unique phenomenon** in Spanish football, proving that you can **maintain your identity** even next to one of the **greatest clubs in the world**. Can the team **return to consistent performances** in the **Primera** and **consolidate their position**? One thing can be said for sure — the **spirit of \"Cornelia-El Prat\"** and the **traditions of the Catalan derby** make **\"Espanyol\"** a special place where **pride** and **principle** are valued **higher than commercial success**, and **every victory** over **\"Barcelona\"** becomes a **holiday for the whole area**. This is a club that **proves** that **the most important thing** in football is **staying true to yourself**, regardless of the circumstances.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe6-15fb-7b9d-b8b2-568cb79413c1","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

\"Espanyol\": what is known about the club

\"Real Club Deportivo Espanyol\" is a professional football club from Barcelona, founded in 1900. This is one of the oldest teams in Spain, which always remained in the shadow of \"Barcelona\", but had its own special identity.

\"Espanyol\" is known for its loyal fan base, the struggle for every season in the Primera and the fact that it has repeatedly knocked the giants out of the Copa del Rey. He has no championships, but he has character - and that is what made him an important part of Spanish football.

\n
\"Espanyol is proof that even in the shadow of giants you can preserve your own dignity and identity.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Espanyol\"

The club was founded in 1900 by a group of students who wanted to create the first Spanish team that did not involve foreigners (at that time most clubs in the country had British roots). That is why it received the name \"Espanyol\" — as a symbol of the national spirit.

In 1929, the team became one of the founders of La Liga, but unlike Barcelona, it never fought for the championship. The main focus was on the Spanish Cup, where Espanyol became the winner four times (1929, 1940, 2000, 2006).

The golden period of the club is the end of the 1990s and 2000s. In 2000 he won the Cup of Spain, in 2007 he reached the UEFA Cup final, where he lost to Seville only in a penalty shootout.

\n
\"However, the club has always balanced between the elite and the middle level. Espanyol are going through difficult times in the 2020s, getting relegated to the Segunda but coming back each time.\"
\n

\n","club_identity_html":"

Espanyol Stadium

The club's home arena is \"Cornelia-El Prat\", opened in 2009. It is located in the suburbs of Barcelona, holds more than 40 thousand spectators and is one of the most modern in the country.

Previously, the team played at the legendary \"Sarria\", which was the heart of the club, but due to financial problems the stadium had to be sold. The new stadium became the modern home of Espanyol and preserved the atmosphere of the old stands.

\n
\"The main feature of Cornella-El Prat is its dedicated fan base. There is always a fighting spirit here, especially in matches against Barcelona.\"
\n

Espanyol achievements

The club has not won La Liga but has a solid track record:

Spanish Cup (4 times) — 1929, 1940, 2000, 2006.
UEFA Cup Final (2 times) — 1988, 2007.
Continuous appearances in La Liga - over 85 seasons in the top division.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Espanyol players

Many famous football players passed through the club:

Raul Tamudo is the best scorer in the history of the club.
\n
Dani Harke is a captain whose memory lives on in the hearts of fans.
\n
Ivan De la Peña is a midfielder with fantastic field vision.
\n
Filip Kokou is one of the best Dutch players who played for the team.
\n
Mauricio Pochettino is not only a player, but also a coach, who later became a star in Europe.
\n

Interesting facts about \"Espanyol\"

Barcelona's biggest rival — the Catalan derby always takes place with special tension.
\n
\"Survival Club\" is one of the teams that saved most times** from relegation at the last moment.
\n
The only Spanish club that played twice in the final of the UEFA Cup and did not lose in regular time.
\n
Espanyol fans are the most anti-Barcelona in Catalonia — for them, it is a matter of principle not to support the blue-garnet.
\n
\"Sarria\" and \"Cornelia-El Prat\" are two stadiums where the history of the club was made.
\n

\n
\"Espanyol reminds us that true greatness is not in the number of titles, but in the ability to maintain character and fight to the end.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Espanyol remains a unique phenomenon in Spanish football, proving that you can maintain your identity even next to one of the greatest clubs in the world. Can the team return to consistent performances in the Primera and consolidate their position? One thing can be said for sure — the spirit of \"Cornelia-El Prat\" and the traditions of the Catalan derby make \"Espanyol\" a special place where pride and principle are valued higher than commercial success, and every victory over \"Barcelona\" becomes a holiday for the whole area. This is a club that proves that the most important thing in football is staying true to yourself, regardless of the circumstances.

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It stands on **the first rung in the hierarchy of Spanish football**. The best teams of the country compete here, such as \"Barcelona\", \"Real Madrid\", \"Atletico\" and other clubs that have long become part of the \"European football elite\".\n\nBut **La Liga** is not just a domestic championship. Her matches are broadcast in more than **180 countries** and each tour attracts the attention of **millions**. With bright players, spectacular play and dramatic confrontations, **La Liga football** has long been more than a sport.\n\n> \"It is a cultural phenomenon that unites a nation and attracts views from around the world.\"\n\n**History of La Liga: creation and development**\n\nThe beginning of the history of **La Liga** is **1929**. Then the **Spanish Federation** decided: it was time to have a regular championship where the strongest clubs would compete every week.\n\nIn the **first season** there were only **10 contestants**. Among them are \"Barcelona\", \"Real Madrid\", \"Athletic Bilbao\". And it was \"**Barca**\" that became the **first champion**. Thus began the path that later turned into one of the **brightest football stories in Europe**.\n\n## La Liga history\n\n* **1930s** — the number of teams is growing, the tournament is gradually gaining momentum.\n* **After the Civil War** - **La Liga** returns and the people's love for football grows even stronger.\n* **1950s** — **star era of \"Real\"** with **Alfredo Di Stefano**.\n* **1980s** — the championship becomes competitive, Spanish clubs are making a louder statement about themselves in Europe.\n* **1990s–2000s** — **Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane, Ronaldinho**… Each **La Liga season** is a separate chapter of football magic.\n* **2010s** — **La Liga** is the dominant force in European cups. Spanish teams win all matches.\n\n> \"Today there are 20 teams in the league. And the champion of Spain is not just a title, but a real symbol of football superiority.\"\n\n## Legendary players and clubs\n\n**La Liga** was played by those who today are called **icons**:\n\n* **Lionel Messi** is the most goals in history.\n* **Cristiano Ronaldo** is a symbol of the era, one of the best in the world.\n* **Iniesta, Xavi, Ronaldo, Zidane** are players whose names are written in football textbooks.\n\n**Among the clubs:**\n* **Real Madrid** is the undisputed leader in terms of titles.\n* **Barcelona** is the main rival, with a unique style of play.\n* **Atletico** is a team that has turned defense into an art.\n\n## Competition format La Liga football\n\n* **20 teams** play in the championship.\n* Each plays **38 matches** — at home and away.\n* In total — **380 matches per season**.\n\n**The system is simple and honest:**\n* **Victory** — 3 points.\n* **Tie** — 1.\n* **Defeat** — 0.\n\n**If several teams** scored the same number of points, watch:\n1. **Results of face-to-face matches**\n2. **Difference of heads**\n3. **Number of goals scored**\n\n> \"Whoever scores the most is the champion. And the 4 best teams play in the Champions League.\"\n\n**Next** — in **Europa League and League of Conferences**. **Three teams from the bottom** - are eliminated. They are replaced by the winners of the second division.\n\n## Famous La Liga teams\n\nAmong the clubs that made **La Liga** one of the **most powerful football leagues in the world**, **Real Madrid** occupies a special place. This club is a true symbol of dominance, ambition and great history. He has more than **35 league titles** to his credit, and no other Spanish team has achieved this level of consistency and winning.\n\n**But not only** in the domestic championship, the \"**cream**\" gained fame - in the **Champions League** they are deservedly considered the **most successful team**, winning the tournament more times than anyone else.\n\n> \"It was thanks to the transfers of stars and high-profile lineups in the early 2000s that the term \"Galacticos\" arose - the designation of a team with top players.\"\n\n**An equally iconic club** for **La Liga** is **Barcelona**. The Catalans not only won more than **25 Spanish championships**, but also formed a **unique style of play** that became an example for many other teams.\n\n**A huge role** in this was played by their academy \"**La Masia**\". It was there that such legends of world football as **Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez** grew up.\n\n> \"Thanks to the combination of intelligent football, quick passing and teamwork, Barca has repeatedly become an example of how the beauty of the game can be combined with victories.\"\n\n**Atletico Madrid** is a separate story within the framework of Spanish football. The team, which always operated a little in the shadow of two giants, managed to create **its own identity**. Her character is **discipline, maximum dedication** and the counter-attacking game model embodied by head coach **Diego Simeone**.\n\n**It is thanks to** this philosophy that **Atletico** often changed the balance of forces in **La Liga**, breaking the usual duopoly of **Real** and **Barca**.\n\n**Another important participant** of the elite division is **Seville**. This club became a storm for opponents in the **European Cups**, especially in the **Europa League**, where it repeatedly became the winner. **Seville** is known for its **passionate support** - the fans in the home stadium create an incredible atmosphere.\n\n**Valencia**, although not always in the center of attention, left a bright mark in the history of **La Liga**. **The strongest period** for the club was the **2000s**, when the team not only won national titles, but also performed well in the European arena.\n\n## Statistics and La Liga records\n\n* **Messi** — **474 goals**, **50 in one season**, record holder for assists.\n* **Ronaldo** — **34 hat-tricks**, a legend for \"**Real**\".\n* **The biggest victory** — **12:1**, **1931**.\n* **Longest unbeaten streak** — **43 matches**, \"**Barcelona**\".\n* **Most matches** — **Andoni Subisarreta**, **622 games**.\n\n## The modern influence of La Liga\n\n* **Incomes from La Liga** help build stadiums, invest in young people, develop regions.\n* **Soccer** — **sport #1 in Spain**. And this is the merit of **La Liga**.\n* **Almost every famous player in Spain** is a pupil of the local academy.\n\n> \"La Liga continues to set the standard for world football, combining tradition with innovation.\"\n\n## La Liga is interesting\n\n* **Nicknames of the clubs:** \"**creamy**\" — **Real**, \"**blaugrana**\" — **Barca**.\n* **Barca's 5:0 win** in **2010** over **Real**.\n* In the **2024/25** season, **Barca** has already scored **113 goals**.\n\n> \"La Liga is not just a championship, it is a theater where every match can become a legend.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **La Liga** remains one of **the most prestigious championships in the world**, continuing to attract the best players and coaches on the planet. Will anyone be able to break the **hegemony of Real and Barca**? 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La Liga statistics, history, meaning

La Liga is the main professional soccer league in Spain, its official name is Primera División. It stands on the first rung in the hierarchy of Spanish football. The best teams of the country compete here, such as \"Barcelona\", \"Real Madrid\", \"Atletico\" and other clubs that have long become part of the \"European football elite\".

But La Liga is not just a domestic championship. Her matches are broadcast in more than 180 countries and each tour attracts the attention of millions. With bright players, spectacular play and dramatic confrontations, La Liga football has long been more than a sport.

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\"It is a cultural phenomenon that unites a nation and attracts views from around the world.\"
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History of La Liga: creation and development

The beginning of the history of La Liga is 1929. Then the Spanish Federation decided: it was time to have a regular championship where the strongest clubs would compete every week.

In the first season there were only 10 contestants. Among them are \"Barcelona\", \"Real Madrid\", \"Athletic Bilbao\". And it was \"Barca\" that became the first champion. Thus began the path that later turned into one of the brightest football stories in Europe.

La Liga history

1930s — the number of teams is growing, the tournament is gradually gaining momentum.
After the Civil War - La Liga returns and the people's love for football grows even stronger.
1950s — star era of \"Real\" with Alfredo Di Stefano.
1980s — the championship becomes competitive, Spanish clubs are making a louder statement about themselves in Europe.
1990s–2000s — Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane, Ronaldinho… Each La Liga season is a separate chapter of football magic.
2010s — La Liga is the dominant force in European cups. Spanish teams win all matches.

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\"Today there are 20 teams in the league. And the champion of Spain is not just a title, but a real symbol of football superiority.\"
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Legendary players and clubs

La Liga was played by those who today are called icons:

Lionel Messi is the most goals in history.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a symbol of the era, one of the best in the world.
Iniesta, Xavi, Ronaldo, Zidane are players whose names are written in football textbooks.

Among the clubs:

Real Madrid is the undisputed leader in terms of titles.
Barcelona is the main rival, with a unique style of play.
Atletico is a team that has turned defense into an art.

Competition format La Liga football

20 teams play in the championship.
Each plays 38 matches — at home and away.
In total — 380 matches per season.

The system is simple and honest:

Victory — 3 points.
Tie — 1.
Defeat — 0.

If several teams scored the same number of points, watch:

Results of face-to-face matches
Difference of heads
Number of goals scored

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\"Whoever scores the most is the champion. And the 4 best teams play in the Champions League.\"
\n

Next — in Europa League and League of Conferences. Three teams from the bottom - are eliminated. They are replaced by the winners of the second division.

Famous La Liga teams

Among the clubs that made La Liga one of the most powerful football leagues in the world, Real Madrid occupies a special place. This club is a true symbol of dominance, ambition and great history. He has more than 35 league titles to his credit, and no other Spanish team has achieved this level of consistency and winning.

But not only in the domestic championship, the \"cream\" gained fame - in the Champions League they are deservedly considered the most successful team, winning the tournament more times than anyone else.

\n
\"It was thanks to the transfers of stars and high-profile lineups in the early 2000s that the term \"Galacticos\" arose - the designation of a team with top players.\"
\n

An equally iconic club for La Liga is Barcelona. The Catalans not only won more than 25 Spanish championships, but also formed a unique style of play that became an example for many other teams.

A huge role in this was played by their academy \"La Masia\". It was there that such legends of world football as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez grew up.

\n
\"Thanks to the combination of intelligent football, quick passing and teamwork, Barca has repeatedly become an example of how the beauty of the game can be combined with victories.\"
\n

Atletico Madrid is a separate story within the framework of Spanish football. The team, which always operated a little in the shadow of two giants, managed to create its own identity. Her character is discipline, maximum dedication and the counter-attacking game model embodied by head coach Diego Simeone.

It is thanks to this philosophy that Atletico often changed the balance of forces in La Liga, breaking the usual duopoly of Real and Barca.

Another important participant of the elite division is Seville. This club became a storm for opponents in the European Cups, especially in the Europa League, where it repeatedly became the winner. Seville is known for its passionate support - the fans in the home stadium create an incredible atmosphere.

Valencia, although not always in the center of attention, left a bright mark in the history of La Liga. The strongest period for the club was the 2000s, when the team not only won national titles, but also performed well in the European arena.

Statistics and La Liga records

Messi — 474 goals, 50 in one season, record holder for assists.
Ronaldo — 34 hat-tricks, a legend for \"Real\".
The biggest victory — 12:1, 1931.
Longest unbeaten streak — 43 matches, \"Barcelona\".
Most matches — Andoni Subisarreta, 622 games.

The modern influence of La Liga

Incomes from La Liga help build stadiums, invest in young people, develop regions.
Soccer — sport #1 in Spain. And this is the merit of La Liga.
Almost every famous player in Spain is a pupil of the local academy.

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\"La Liga continues to set the standard for world football, combining tradition with innovation.\"
\n

La Liga is interesting

Nicknames of the clubs: \"creamy\" — Real, \"blaugrana\" — Barca.
Barca's 5:0 win in 2010 over Real.
In the 2024/25 season, Barca has already scored 113 goals.

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\"La Liga is not just a championship, it is a theater where every match can become a legend.\"
\n

It is worth noting that La Liga remains one of the most prestigious championships in the world, continuing to attract the best players and coaches on the planet. Will anyone be able to break the hegemony of Real and Barca? Time will tell, but the magic of Spanish football continues to captivate millions around the world.

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