{"match":{"id":734142,"date":"2025-09-13T14:15:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"score_a":0,"score_b":0,"venue_type":"home_away","final_period":"soc_p2s","createdAt":"2025-07-02T00:55:15.436Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-02T01:41:08.306Z","gameweek":4,"attendance":0,"display_name":"2025-09-13 14:15:00 Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Real Madrid CF","locale":"en","stb_id":"2025-09-14-00-00-00-real-sociedad-de-futbol-vs-real-madrid-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":"0197c8a1-7958-7722-af95-09ee91ab252d","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":50280,"name":"Real Sociedad de Fútbol","short_name":"Real Sociedad","tla_name":"RSO","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Real Sociedad de Fútbol","founded":1903,"colors":"Blue,White","nicknames":"Txuriurdin,Erreala","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:36.627Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T22:35:22.457Z","website":"http://www.realsociedad.com","address":"Anoeta Pasalekua, 1","address_city":"San Sebastián","address_zip":"20014","locale":"en","stb_id":"real-sociedad-de-futbol","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## About the club Real Sociedad\n\n**Real Sociedad** is a team that **doesn't try to be like everyone else**. Founded in **1909** in **San Sebastian**, this club has always been **unique**. He experienced **championship triumphs**, years in the **second division**, a return to the elite and again a **struggle for the top**.\n\nThis is a team that **bets on its own**, develops youth, **does not chase high-profile transfers**, but always remains **competitive**. In **La Liga**, it is not just a participant - it is a team that is **respected**.\n\n> \"Real Sociedad is proof that you can be successful in football by staying true to your principles.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of Real Sociedad\n\nFootball in **San Sebastian** appeared at the beginning of the **XX century**, and already in **1909** the city got its own club - **Real Sociedad**. Its name means **\"Royal Society\"** because the team immediately received the **patronage of King Alfonso XIII**.\n\n**In the first decades** the club did not claim big victories, but was a **stable participant in La Liga**. And then came a **historical moment** – **1980s**. It was the **heyday of Basque football**: **Atlético and Real Sociedad** fought for the championship.\n\n> \"And it was Sociedad that became the champion of Spain twice in a row (1980/81, 1981/82), breaking the hegemony of the Madrid giants.\"\n\n**Those were the times** when the team relied only on **their pets** and showed all of Spain that it is possible to win **without star players**.\n\n**After that** harder times came. The club gradually lost positions, and in **2007** it was even relegated to **Segunda**. However, he returned after **three years** and **doesn't look back**.\n\n**New Golden Page** – **Cup of Spain 2020**. It was a **historic final** – a **Basque derby** against **Atlético**, postponed due to the pandemic. **Real Sociedad** won and showed that they are ready to **fight for trophies** again.","club_identity":"## Real Sociedad Stadium\n\nThe club's home arena is **\"Reale Arena\"** (better known as **\"Anoeta\")**, which holds more than **39 thousand spectators**. Opened in **1993**, it became a **real home** for the club.\n\n**Once she was criticized** - the stands were far from the field, the atmosphere was not felt. But after **reconstruction in 2019** everything changed. The stadium has become **modern, comfortable** and creates **real pressure on opponents**.\n\n## Achievements of Real Sociedad\n\nThe club did not win as much as the **La Liga giants**, but its victories were always **special**:\n\n* **Champion of Spain (2 times)** – **1980/81, 1981/82**.\n* **Spanish Cup (3 times)** – **1909, 1987, 2020**.\n* **Spanish Super Cup (1 time)** – **1982**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Real Sociedad players\n\n**Real Sociedad** has always **bet on its own**, and that is why **a lot of legends** have grown up here:\n\n1. **Javier Subisarreta** is one of the **best goalkeepers** in the history of Spanish football.\n\n2. **Luis Arconada** – **a symbol of the championship years**, a goalkeeper who worked wonders in the **80s**.\n\n3. **Alberto Gordon** – the man who was **the engine of that championship team**.\n\n4. **Antoine Griezmann** is the **best example** of how the club educates **stars for world football**.\n\n5. **Mikel Oyarsabal** is a modern captain who is **loyal to the club** and leads it to **new heights**.\n\n## Interesting facts about Real Sociedad\n\n* **One of the few clubs** that for a long time played only **their students** – until **1989** exclusively **Basques** played here.\n\n* **The team that forced La Liga to change the rules** – because of it **the playoffs for the championship** were introduced in the **80s**.\n\n* **Griezmann revealed himself here**, not in France – the future star was **not taken by French clubs**, but his talent was seen in **San Sebastian**.\n\n* The **Basque derby** is one of the **hottest in Spain** – the confrontation with **Atlético** is always full of **emotions**.\n\n* **One of the oldest clubs in La Liga** - more than **100 years of football** at the highest level.\n\n> \"Real Sociedad reminds us that true greatness is not in the amount of money, but in the ability to preserve traditions and nurture talent.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Real Sociedad** remains a **unique example** of how a club can **prosper** while remaining **true to its principles**. Will the team be able to **repeat the championship success of the 80s**? One thing is certain — the **spirit of Real Arena** and the **Basque traditions** make **Real Sociedad** a special place where **young talents** get a **real chance** and **football philosophy** is valued **higher than commercial success**. This is a club that **proves** that in modern football you can still **be yourself** and at the same time **achieve great results**.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-cfc0-7e87-b7de-a1f07a6ceee2","overrides":{"name":"Real Sociedad de Fútbol"},"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":"

About the club Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad is a team that doesn't try to be like everyone else. Founded in 1909 in San Sebastian, this club has always been unique. He experienced championship triumphs, years in the second division, a return to the elite and again a struggle for the top.

This is a team that bets on its own, develops youth, does not chase high-profile transfers, but always remains competitive. In La Liga, it is not just a participant - it is a team that is respected.

\n
\"Real Sociedad is proof that you can be successful in football by staying true to your principles.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of Real Sociedad

Football in San Sebastian appeared at the beginning of the XX century, and already in 1909 the city got its own club - Real Sociedad. Its name means \"Royal Society\" because the team immediately received the patronage of King Alfonso XIII.

In the first decades the club did not claim big victories, but was a stable participant in La Liga. And then came a historical moment – 1980s. It was the heyday of Basque football: Atlético and Real Sociedad fought for the championship.

\n
\"And it was Sociedad that became the champion of Spain twice in a row (1980/81, 1981/82), breaking the hegemony of the Madrid giants.\"
\n

Those were the times when the team relied only on their pets and showed all of Spain that it is possible to win without star players.

After that harder times came. The club gradually lost positions, and in 2007 it was even relegated to Segunda. However, he returned after three years and doesn't look back.

New Golden Page – Cup of Spain 2020. It was a historic final – a Basque derby against Atlético, postponed due to the pandemic. Real Sociedad won and showed that they are ready to fight for trophies again.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Real Sociedad Stadium

The club's home arena is \"Reale Arena\" (better known as \"Anoeta\"), which holds more than 39 thousand spectators. Opened in 1993, it became a real home for the club.

Once she was criticized - the stands were far from the field, the atmosphere was not felt. But after reconstruction in 2019 everything changed. The stadium has become modern, comfortable and creates real pressure on opponents.

Achievements of Real Sociedad

The club did not win as much as the La Liga giants, but its victories were always special:

Champion of Spain (2 times) – 1980/81, 1981/82.
Spanish Cup (3 times) – 1909, 1987, 2020.
Spanish Super Cup (1 time) – 1982.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Real Sociedad players

Real Sociedad has always bet on its own, and that is why a lot of legends have grown up here:

Javier Subisarreta is one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Spanish football.
\n
Luis Arconada – a symbol of the championship years, a goalkeeper who worked wonders in the 80s.
\n
Alberto Gordon – the man who was the engine of that championship team.
\n
Antoine Griezmann is the best example of how the club educates stars for world football.
\n
Mikel Oyarsabal is a modern captain who is loyal to the club and leads it to new heights.
\n

Interesting facts about Real Sociedad

One of the few clubs that for a long time played only their students – until 1989 exclusively Basques played here.
\n
The team that forced La Liga to change the rules – because of it the playoffs for the championship were introduced in the 80s.
\n
Griezmann revealed himself here, not in France – the future star was not taken by French clubs, but his talent was seen in San Sebastian.
\n
The Basque derby is one of the hottest in Spain – the confrontation with Atlético is always full of emotions.
\n
One of the oldest clubs in La Liga - more than 100 years of football at the highest level.
\n

\n
\"Real Sociedad reminds us that true greatness is not in the amount of money, but in the ability to preserve traditions and nurture talent.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Real Sociedad remains a unique example of how a club can prosper while remaining true to its principles. Will the team be able to repeat the championship success of the 80s? One thing is certain — the spirit of Real Arena and the Basque traditions make Real Sociedad a special place where young talents get a real chance and football philosophy is valued higher than commercial success. This is a club that proves that in modern football you can still be yourself and at the same time achieve great results.

\n","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/734_8fcb58bacd.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_734_8fcb58bacd.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_734_8fcb58bacd.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_734_8fcb58bacd.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_734_8fcb58bacd.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_734_8fcb58bacd.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_734_8fcb58bacd.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}}},"team_b":{"id":49874,"name":"Real Madrid CF","short_name":"Real Madrid","tla_name":"RMA","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Real Madrid Club de Fútbol","founded":1902,"colors":"White,Purple","nicknames":"Los Merengues,Los Blancos","createdAt":"2024-11-05T09:28:38.949Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-13T04:34:16.807Z","website":"http://www.realmadrid.com","address":"Avenida Concha Espina, 1","address_city":"Madrid","address_zip":"28036","locale":"en","stb_id":"real-madrid-cf","tier":2,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Real Madrid: FC review\n\n**\"Real Madrid\"** is a professional football club from the **capital of Spain**, founded in **1902**. It is one of **the most titled and most influential clubs in the world**. The team plays at the **Santiago Bernabeu** and is a symbol of **elite football**, great history and **unwavering ambition**.\n\nThis club is **not just a trophy collector**. It is the **personification of the victorious spirit**, where defeats are perceived as **temporary obstacles** rather than defeats. **\"Real\"** is a **brand** that is known and respected in **every corner of the planet**.\n\n> \"Real Madrid is not just a club, it is synonymous with excellence and an insatiable desire to win.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Real Madrid\"\n\nThe history of **\"Real\"** begins at the beginning of the **XX century**. In **1920** the club received the **honorary title of \"real\" (royal)** from the Spanish monarch. From that moment, the **era of ambition** began, which gradually turned the club into a **real giant**.\n\n**The real breakthrough** happened in the **1950s**, when **\"Real\"** under the leadership of **Santiago Bernabeu** assembled the **first super team** — with **Di Stefano, Puskas and Gento**. It was this team that won the **first five European Champions Cups in a row**.\n\n> \"Everyone knew: if there is a peak, Real Madrid will climb it.\"\n\n**In the 80s**, the club shot up with **\"Kinita Buitre\"**, and in the **2000s** launched the **\"Galacticos\"** era, gathering **stars from all over the world** — **Zidane, Beckham, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos**. And then — even louder: **four victories in the Champions League** in **five years (2014–2018)** under the leadership of **Zidane**.","club_identity":"## Real Madrid Stadium\n\n**\"Santiago Bernabeu\"** is a **legendary arena** in the center of Madrid, which is one of the **most famous stadiums in the world**. Opened in **1947**, it has undergone **numerous renovations** and today is a **modern football fortress**.\n\n**After the last reconstruction** (**2023**) **\"Bernabeu\"** became even grander: **closed retractable roof**, mobile field, **latest technologies**, pre-match shows - all at the level of **top arenas in the world**. Holds more than **81 thousand fans**.\n\n> \"Historical matches took place here, legends were born here. When Real Madrid plays at home, it's not just a game, it's a world-class event.\"\n\n## Achievements of \"Real Madrid\"\n\n**No other club in the world** has so many **major trophies**. The main achievements **speak for themselves**:\n\n* **Champions League (15 times)** — **absolute record** in world football.\n* **Champion of Spain (35 times)** — **the most titled club** of the country.\n* **Copa del Rey (20 times)** — including **last triumph in 2023**.\n* **Club World Cup (5 times)** — when **Real Madrid** became **the best on the planet**.\n* **UEFA Super Cup (5 times)** — proof of **dominance in Europe**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Real Madrid players\n\nThe list of **Real Madrid** legends is actually **the list of the greatest players of all time**:\n\n1. **Alfredo Di Stefano** — **the architect of the glory of the 50s**, a symbol of the **first great era**.\n\n2. **Raul** is a captain who **personified the style and character** of the club in the **90s**.\n\n3. **Zinedine Zidane** — first as a player, later as a coach — **both roles performed at the highest level**.\n\n4. **Cristiano Ronaldo** — **the best scorer in the history of the club**, **five times won the Champions League**.\n\n5. **Iker Casillas** is a goalkeeper who **defended the goal of \"Real\"** for more than **a decade**.\n\n6. **Luka Modric and Toni Kroos** are midfielders who made **the game in the center of the field a standard**.\n\n## Real Madrid interesting facts\n\n1. In **2000** **FIFA** recognized **\"Real\"** as **the best club of the 20th century** — and this is **official**.\n\n2. **The only club** to **win the Champions League three times in a row** in the current format (**2016–2018**).\n\n3. **Does not sell the rights** to the uniform to sponsors of banks or political projects — **preserves the image**.\n\n4. **Florentino Perez** and the **\"Galacticos\"** project is a transfer model that **overturned the football market**.\n\n5. **The cult of white** — the uniform of **Real Madrid** has become one of the **most recognizable images in sports**.\n\n> \"Real Madrid is not just a football club, it is an institution that defines the standards of excellence in world sports.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Real Madrid** continues to be the **standard of success** in world football, constantly **setting new standards** both on and off the field. Can the club **maintain its dominance** in the new era? One thing is certain - the **spirit of the Santiago Bernabeu** and **the traditions of the Royal Club** make **Real Madrid** a special place where **history is written every day** and **legends are born** with each new generation of players. This is a club that **proves** that true greatness is measured not only by the **number of trophies**, but also by the **ability to inspire millions** around the world.","stb_internal_id":"0192fba7-99a9-744d-8e4e-33d8665918c8","overrides":{"name":"Real Madrid CF"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":false,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Real Madrid: FC review

\"Real Madrid\" is a professional football club from the capital of Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the most titled and most influential clubs in the world. The team plays at the Santiago Bernabeu and is a symbol of elite football, great history and unwavering ambition.

This club is not just a trophy collector. It is the personification of the victorious spirit, where defeats are perceived as temporary obstacles rather than defeats. \"Real\" is a brand that is known and respected in every corner of the planet.

\n
\"Real Madrid is not just a club, it is synonymous with excellence and an insatiable desire to win.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Real Madrid\"

The history of \"Real\" begins at the beginning of the XX century. In 1920 the club received the honorary title of \"real\" (royal) from the Spanish monarch. From that moment, the era of ambition began, which gradually turned the club into a real giant.

The real breakthrough happened in the 1950s, when \"Real\" under the leadership of Santiago Bernabeu assembled the first super team — with Di Stefano, Puskas and Gento. It was this team that won the first five European Champions Cups in a row.

\n
\"Everyone knew: if there is a peak, Real Madrid will climb it.\"
\n

In the 80s, the club shot up with \"Kinita Buitre\", and in the 2000s launched the \"Galacticos\" era, gathering stars from all over the world — Zidane, Beckham, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos. And then — even louder: four victories in the Champions League in five years (2014–2018) under the leadership of Zidane.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Real Madrid Stadium

\"Santiago Bernabeu\" is a legendary arena in the center of Madrid, which is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. Opened in 1947, it has undergone numerous renovations and today is a modern football fortress.

After the last reconstruction (2023) \"Bernabeu\" became even grander: closed retractable roof, mobile field, latest technologies, pre-match shows - all at the level of top arenas in the world. Holds more than 81 thousand fans.

\n
\"Historical matches took place here, legends were born here. When Real Madrid plays at home, it's not just a game, it's a world-class event.\"
\n

Achievements of \"Real Madrid\"

No other club in the world has so many major trophies. The main achievements speak for themselves:

Champions League (15 times) — absolute record in world football.
Champion of Spain (35 times) — the most titled club of the country.
Copa del Rey (20 times) — including last triumph in 2023.
Club World Cup (5 times) — when Real Madrid became the best on the planet.
UEFA Super Cup (5 times) — proof of dominance in Europe.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Real Madrid players

The list of Real Madrid legends is actually the list of the greatest players of all time:

Alfredo Di Stefano — the architect of the glory of the 50s, a symbol of the first great era.
\n
Raul is a captain who personified the style and character of the club in the 90s.
\n
Zinedine Zidane — first as a player, later as a coach — both roles performed at the highest level.
\n
Cristiano Ronaldo — the best scorer in the history of the club, five times won the Champions League.
\n
Iker Casillas is a goalkeeper who defended the goal of \"Real\" for more than a decade.
\n
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are midfielders who made the game in the center of the field a standard.
\n

Real Madrid interesting facts

In 2000 FIFA recognized \"Real\" as the best club of the 20th century — and this is official.
\n
The only club to win the Champions League three times in a row in the current format (2016–2018).
\n
Does not sell the rights to the uniform to sponsors of banks or political projects — preserves the image.
\n
Florentino Perez and the \"Galacticos\" project is a transfer model that overturned the football market.
\n
The cult of white — the uniform of Real Madrid has become one of the most recognizable images in sports.
\n

\n
\"Real Madrid is not just a football club, it is an institution that defines the standards of excellence in world sports.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Real Madrid continues to be the standard of success in world football, constantly setting new standards both on and off the field. Can the club maintain its dominance in the new era? One thing is certain - the spirit of the Santiago Bernabeu and the traditions of the Royal Club make Real Madrid a special place where history is written every day and legends are born with each new generation of players. This is a club that proves that true greatness is measured not only by the number of trophies, but also by the ability to inspire millions around the world.

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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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