{"match":{"id":734146,"date":"2025-09-13T19:00:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"score_a":0,"score_b":0,"venue_type":"home_away","final_period":"soc_p2s","createdAt":"2025-07-02T00:55:20.055Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-02T01:36:08.086Z","gameweek":4,"attendance":0,"display_name":"2025-09-13 19:00:00 Club Atlético de Madrid vs Villarreal CF","locale":"en","stb_id":"2025-09-14-00-00-00-club-atletico-de-madrid-vs-villarreal-cf","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":"0197c8a1-8b92-72d0-8a97-24ca4bed6d40","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":true,"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":50447,"name":"Club Atlético de Madrid","short_name":"Atletico","tla_name":"ATM","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Club Atlético de Madrid","founded":1903,"colors":"Red,White,Blue","nicknames":"Los Colchoneros,Los Rojiblancos,Los Indios","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:37:02.924Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T23:25:44.695Z","website":"http://www.clubatleticodemadrid.com","address":"Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67","address_city":"Madrid","address_zip":"28005","locale":"en","stb_id":"club-atletico-de-madrid","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## \"Atletico Madrid\": what is known about the club\n\n**\"Atletico Madrid\"** is a professional football club from the **capital of Spain**, founded in **1903**. This is the **third-ranked team in the country**, which has always been **in the shadow of \"Real\"**, but has repeatedly proven that it can **fight on an equal footing with the giants**.\n\n> \"Atletico Madrid is a team that proves that character and will can be stronger than any talent.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Atletico Madrid\"\n\nThe club was founded in **1903** by **students** who were fond of football and saw the **future** in it. At first, it was an **affiliate of Athletic Bilbao**, but later became **independent** and turned into a force to be reckoned with**.\n\n**The first golden period** — **1940s and 1950s**. The club **won La Liga twice** and became one of the **leading teams in Spain**. In the **1970s**, the team won several more **championship titles** and even reached the **European Champions Cup final**.\n\n**But the real breakthrough** happened in the **XXI century**, when in **2011** the team was headed by **Diego Simeone**. Under his leadership, the club **won La Liga twice**, **went to the final of the Champions League** and became **the main competitor** of **Barcelona and Real Madrid**.\n\n> \"Simeone has turned Atlético into a fighting machine that never gives up.\"","club_identity":"## Stadium \"Atletico Madrid\"\n\nThe club's home arena is **Civitas Metropolitano**, one of the **most modern stadiums in Europe**. Opened in **2017** after reconstruction, it accommodates more than **68 thousand spectators**.\n\n**Before that, the club played** at the legendary **Vicente Calderon**, which was one of the **most atmospheric stadiums in Spain**. But over time, it had to be replaced by a **new arena** that meets all **modern requirements**.\n\n> \"\"Metropolitano\" has become a real fortress of \"Atletico\". The team rarely loses here, and the support of the fans creates an atmosphere that scares opponents.\"\n\n## Achievements of \"Atletico Madrid\"\n\nThe club boasts a **solid collection of trophies**:\n\n* **Champion of Spain (11 times)** — **last title** in the **2020/21** season.\n* **Cup of Spain (10 times)** — the club repeatedly beat the **strongest rivals** in the national cup.\n* **Europa League (3 times)** — **2010, 2012, 2018**.\n* **UEFA Super Cup (3 times)** — always beat the **Champions League winners**.\n* **Champions League finalist (3 times)** — **1974, 2014, 2016**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous players of \"Atletico Madrid\"\n\nMany **legendary football players** played for the club and left their **mark in history**:\n\n1. **Fernando Torres** — **symbol of the club**, fan favorite.\n\n2. **Diego Simeone** — first **the leader on the field**, and then **the most successful coach of the club**.\n\n3. **Sergio Aguero** is a striker who scored at **the most important moments**.\n\n4. **Diego Forlan** is the owner of the **Golden Boot**, one of the **best forwards in La Liga**.\n\n5. **Jan Oblak** is one of the **best goalkeepers in the world**, a **real wall** in the goal.\n\n## Interesting facts about \"Atletico Madrid\"\n\n* **The club experienced the most dramatic finals** of the **Champions League** — **losing twice to Real Madrid** in the **last minutes**.\n\n* **Simeone** — **record holder** — has been working with the club for more than **10 years** and is **the main creator** of its success.\n\n* **One of the most hated rivals** **\"Barcelona\" and \"Real\"** - matches against these teams are always **on principle**.\n\n* **Red and white stripes** is a **branded uniform** that has become a **symbol of struggle** and indomitability.\n\n* **\"Indians\"** is the **nickname of fans** who are famous for their **devotion** and **passion**.\n\n> \"Atletico Madrid reminds us that real strength is not in the beauty of the game, but in the ability to fight until the last second.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Atlético Madrid** remains a **unique phenomenon** in world football, proving that **tactical discipline** and **collective spirit** can **overcome individual talent**. Can the club **continue its successful era** under the leadership of **Simeone**? One thing can be said for sure - **the spirit of \"Metropolitano\"** and **philosophy of struggle** make **\"Atletico\"** a special place where **every match** is **war** and **every victory** is won with **sweat and blood**. This is a club that **proves** that **the most important thing** in football is **never giving up** and **fighting until the last breath**.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe6-3709-75d7-9d70-31b6068f9765","overrides":{"name":"Club Atlético de Madrid","short_name":"Atleti"},"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":"

\"Atletico Madrid\": what is known about the club

\"Atletico Madrid\" is a professional football club from the capital of Spain, founded in 1903. This is the third-ranked team in the country, which has always been in the shadow of \"Real\", but has repeatedly proven that it can fight on an equal footing with the giants.

\n
\"Atletico Madrid is a team that proves that character and will can be stronger than any talent.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club was founded in 1903 by students who were fond of football and saw the future in it. At first, it was an affiliate of Athletic Bilbao, but later became independent and turned into a force to be reckoned with**.

The first golden period — 1940s and 1950s. The club won La Liga twice and became one of the leading teams in Spain. In the 1970s, the team won several more championship titles and even reached the European Champions Cup final.

But the real breakthrough happened in the XXI century, when in 2011 the team was headed by Diego Simeone. Under his leadership, the club won La Liga twice, went to the final of the Champions League and became the main competitor of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

\n
\"Simeone has turned Atlético into a fighting machine that never gives up.\"
\n

\n","club_identity_html":"

Stadium \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club's home arena is Civitas Metropolitano, one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. Opened in 2017 after reconstruction, it accommodates more than 68 thousand spectators.

Before that, the club played at the legendary Vicente Calderon, which was one of the most atmospheric stadiums in Spain. But over time, it had to be replaced by a new arena that meets all modern requirements.

\n
\"\"Metropolitano\" has become a real fortress of \"Atletico\". The team rarely loses here, and the support of the fans creates an atmosphere that scares opponents.\"
\n

Achievements of \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club boasts a solid collection of trophies:

Champion of Spain (11 times) — last title in the 2020/21 season.
Cup of Spain (10 times) — the club repeatedly beat the strongest rivals in the national cup.
Europa League (3 times) — 2010, 2012, 2018.
UEFA Super Cup (3 times) — always beat the Champions League winners.
Champions League finalist (3 times) — 1974, 2014, 2016.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous players of \"Atletico Madrid\"

Many legendary football players played for the club and left their mark in history:

Fernando Torres — symbol of the club, fan favorite.
\n
Diego Simeone — first the leader on the field, and then the most successful coach of the club.
\n
Sergio Aguero is a striker who scored at the most important moments.
\n
Diego Forlan is the owner of the Golden Boot, one of the best forwards in La Liga.
\n
Jan Oblak is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a real wall in the goal.
\n

Interesting facts about \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club experienced the most dramatic finals of the Champions League — losing twice to Real Madrid in the last minutes.
\n
Simeone — record holder — has been working with the club for more than 10 years and is the main creator of its success.
\n
One of the most hated rivals \"Barcelona\" and \"Real\" - matches against these teams are always on principle.
\n
Red and white stripes is a branded uniform that has become a symbol of struggle and indomitability.
\n
\"Indians\" is the nickname of fans who are famous for their devotion and passion.
\n

\n
\"Atletico Madrid reminds us that real strength is not in the beauty of the game, but in the ability to fight until the last second.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Atlético Madrid remains a unique phenomenon in world football, proving that tactical discipline and collective spirit can overcome individual talent. Can the club continue its successful era under the leadership of Simeone? One thing can be said for sure - the spirit of \"Metropolitano\" and philosophy of struggle make \"Atletico\" a special place where every match is war and every victory is won with sweat and blood. This is a club that proves that the most important thing in football is never giving up and fighting until the last breath.

\n","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/727_2bf8d835b8.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_727_2bf8d835b8.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_727_2bf8d835b8.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_727_2bf8d835b8.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_727_2bf8d835b8.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_727_2bf8d835b8.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_727_2bf8d835b8.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}}},"team_b":{"id":50424,"name":"Villarreal CF","short_name":"Villarreal","tla_name":"VIL","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Villarreal Club de Fútbol","founded":1923,"colors":"Yellow,Blue","nicknames":"El Submarino Amarillo","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:58.171Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T23:21:14.127Z","website":"http://www.villarrealcf.es","address":"Camino Miralcamp, s/n","address_city":"Villarreal","address_zip":"12540","locale":"en","stb_id":"villarreal-cf","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## \"Villarreal\": interesting facts about the football club\n\n**\"Villarreal\"** is a football club from the **small Spanish town of Villarreal** in **Valencia**. The team was founded in **1923**, but it was **really loudly** talked about only in **the last decade**.\n\nThis is an example of a club that **without high-profile transfers** and crazy popularity was able to **establish itself among the strongest teams** of Spain and Europe. They are used to **developing players** here, not buying ready-made stars. And this is **the peculiarity of the \"yellow submarine\"**.\n\n> \"Villarreal is proof that smart strategy and patience can beat any big budget.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Villarreal\"\n\n**The first half-century** the club played mainly in the **regional and lower Spanish divisions**. **\"Villarreal\"** was almost **unheard of outside the province**. Only in **1998** did the team enter **La Liga** for the first time, but were relegated after **one season**.\n\n**The return took place** already in **2000** — and from that time **another story** began. The club began to work for the result, but **in no hurry**. I bet on **stability**, on the search for **talented players**, and it produced its **effect**.\n\n**In the 2005/06** season, the team reached the **Champions League semi-finals** — **no one expected it**, but **\"Villarreal\"** already knew how to surprise. And in **2021** the club won the **Europa League**, beating **Manchester United** in the final.\n\n> \"It was the first major trophy in the history of the club - a well-deserved victory after many years of consistent work.\"","club_identity":"## Villarreal Stadium\n\nThe team plays its matches at the **Estadio de la Ceramica** — a **comfortable arena** that holds a little more than **23 thousand spectators**. It used to be called **El Madrigal**, but it was renamed in honor of **the main industry of the city** — **ceramics production**.\n\n**This stadium** is **not about luxury**, but **about emotion**. The stands here are **close to the field**, the atmosphere is **homey and hot**. The town is small, and when **Villarreal** plays at home, **the whole district goes to football**.\n\n## Achievements of \"Villarreal\"\n\nThe club **doesn't have the same trophy history** as the Spanish giants, but has achieved a lot in **recent years**:\n\n* **Europa League (2020/21)** — **first international trophy** in the history of the club.\n* **Champions League semi-finals (2005/06, 2021/22)** — **sensational performances** that made Europe **pay attention**.\n* **La Liga Silver (2007/08)** — **highest place** in the Spanish Championship.\n* **Victory over the European giants** — **\"Arsenal\", \"Bavaria\", \"Juventus\"** repeatedly left **with nothing**.\n\n> \"For a city with a population of only 50,000, this is a real football breakthrough.\"","current_status_and_future":"## Famous players of \"Villarreal\"\n\nThe club **did not buy famous names**, but often brought **future stars** to the world stage:\n\n1. **Riquelme** is a player who gave the team **style and fantasy** in the center of the field.\n\n2. **Forlan** — in **\"Villarreal\"** became **the best scorer in La Liga**.\n\n3. **Cazorla** is a symbol of **sophisticated football** and **loyalty to the club**.\n\n4. **Rossi** is a striker who remained a **fan favorite** for a long time.\n\n5. **Pau Torres** is a **student of the club** who became **the main player in the Spanish national team**.\n\n## Interesting facts about Villarreal\n\n1. **The city of Villarreal** is the **least in Europe** among the participants of the **Champions League semi-finals**.\n\n2. The club received the nickname \"yellow submarine\" for the color of the uniform and the non-standard style of play.\n\n3. **The stadium is named** in honor of the **ceramic industry** — **the main pride of the city**.\n\n4. **In 2012** the team was relegated to **Segunda**, but **returned the following season**.\n\n5. **The club bets** on **students** and **smart management** instead of **star transfers**.\n\n> \"Villarreal reminds us that true greatness is measured not by the size of the city, but by the size of dreams and ambitions.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Villarreal** has become a **model for clubs** from small towns around the world, proving that **smart planning** and **long-term strategy** can compete with **big budgets**. Will the team be able to **consolidate its position** among the **European elite**? One thing can be said for sure - the **spirit of \"Ceramika\"** and the **philosophy of the yellow submarine** make **\"Villarreal\"** a special place where **every player** has a **chance to become a hero** and **every victory** is a **triumph for the whole city**. This is a club that **proves** that in football the **most important thing** is to **believe in your abilities** and **never give up**, regardless of the size of the stadium or the budget.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe6-2611-7262-a715-453e0f755ce7","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":"

\"Villarreal\": interesting facts about the football club

\"Villarreal\" is a football club from the small Spanish town of Villarreal in Valencia. The team was founded in 1923, but it was really loudly talked about only in the last decade.

This is an example of a club that without high-profile transfers and crazy popularity was able to establish itself among the strongest teams of Spain and Europe. They are used to developing players here, not buying ready-made stars. And this is the peculiarity of the \"yellow submarine\".

\n
\"Villarreal is proof that smart strategy and patience can beat any big budget.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Villarreal\"

The first half-century the club played mainly in the regional and lower Spanish divisions. \"Villarreal\" was almost unheard of outside the province. Only in 1998 did the team enter La Liga for the first time, but were relegated after one season.

The return took place already in 2000 — and from that time another story began. The club began to work for the result, but in no hurry. I bet on stability, on the search for talented players, and it produced its effect.

In the 2005/06 season, the team reached the Champions League semi-finals — no one expected it, but \"Villarreal\" already knew how to surprise. And in 2021 the club won the Europa League, beating Manchester United in the final.

\n
\"It was the first major trophy in the history of the club - a well-deserved victory after many years of consistent work.\"
\n

\n","club_identity_html":"

Villarreal Stadium

The team plays its matches at the Estadio de la Ceramica — a comfortable arena that holds a little more than 23 thousand spectators. It used to be called El Madrigal, but it was renamed in honor of the main industry of the city — ceramics production.

This stadium is not about luxury, but about emotion. The stands here are close to the field, the atmosphere is homey and hot. The town is small, and when Villarreal plays at home, the whole district goes to football.

Achievements of \"Villarreal\"

The club doesn't have the same trophy history as the Spanish giants, but has achieved a lot in recent years:

Europa League (2020/21) — first international trophy in the history of the club.
Champions League semi-finals (2005/06, 2021/22) — sensational performances that made Europe pay attention.
La Liga Silver (2007/08) — highest place in the Spanish Championship.
Victory over the European giants — \"Arsenal\", \"Bavaria\", \"Juventus\" repeatedly left with nothing.

\n
\"For a city with a population of only 50,000, this is a real football breakthrough.\"
\n

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous players of \"Villarreal\"

The club did not buy famous names, but often brought future stars to the world stage:

Riquelme is a player who gave the team style and fantasy in the center of the field.
\n
Forlan — in \"Villarreal\" became the best scorer in La Liga.
\n
Cazorla is a symbol of sophisticated football and loyalty to the club.
\n
Rossi is a striker who remained a fan favorite for a long time.
\n
Pau Torres is a student of the club who became the main player in the Spanish national team.
\n

Interesting facts about Villarreal

The city of Villarreal is the least in Europe among the participants of the Champions League semi-finals.
\n
The club received the nickname \"yellow submarine\" for the color of the uniform and the non-standard style of play.
\n
The stadium is named in honor of the ceramic industry — the main pride of the city.
\n
In 2012 the team was relegated to Segunda, but returned the following season.
\n
The club bets on students and smart management instead of star transfers.
\n

\n
\"Villarreal reminds us that true greatness is measured not by the size of the city, but by the size of dreams and ambitions.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Villarreal has become a model for clubs from small towns around the world, proving that smart planning and long-term strategy can compete with big budgets. Will the team be able to consolidate its position among the European elite? One thing can be said for sure - the spirit of \"Ceramika\" and the philosophy of the yellow submarine make \"Villarreal\" a special place where every player has a chance to become a hero and every victory is a triumph for the whole city. This is a club that proves that in football the most important thing is to believe in your abilities and never give up, regardless of the size of the stadium or the budget.

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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.\"
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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.

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\"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.\"
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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.

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\"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.\"
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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.\"
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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.\"
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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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