{"match":{"id":734086,"date":"2025-09-19T19:00:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"score_a":0,"score_b":0,"venue_type":"home_away","final_period":"soc_p2s","createdAt":"2025-07-02T00:54:19.968Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-18T19:00:21.999Z","gameweek":5,"attendance":0,"display_name":"2025-09-19 19:00:00 Real Betis Balompié vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol","locale":"en","stb_id":"2025-09-21-00-00-00-real-betis-balompie-vs-real-sociedad-de-futbol","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":"0197c8a0-a0eb-7fef-b2a4-8bfdd1cdd80e","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":50045,"name":"Real Betis Balompié","short_name":"Betis","tla_name":"BET","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":null,"founded":1907,"colors":"Green,White","nicknames":"Béticos,Los Verdiblancos,El Glorioso","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:01.941Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T15:16:15.715Z","website":"http://www.realbetisbalompie.es","address":"Avenida de Heliópolis, s/n","address_city":"Sevilla","address_zip":"41012","locale":"en","stb_id":"real-betis-balompie","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## About Betis football club\n\n**Real Betis** is a professional Spanish football club from the city of **Seville**, founded in **1907**. It plays in **La Liga** and is one of the **most popular** and **oldest clubs in Andalusia**.\n\n**Betis** is known for its **emotional style of play**, **loyal fans** and a history that includes a **Spanish Championship (1935)** and **three Copa del Rey wins** (1977, 2005, 2022).\n\nThe slogan of the club is: *\"Long live Betis, even if it loses!\"*. It perfectly conveys the essence of the club - **fight, play spectacularly and never give up**.\n\nThe home arena is **Benito Villamarin**, one of the **hottest stadiums in Spain**, where the atmosphere can break any opponent.","sporting_achievements":"## Betis: the history of the club\n\n**Betis** has never been among the giants of Spanish football, but its history is **alternating ups and downs**. \n\n* In **1935**, the team won the **Spanish championship** for the first time, but was relegated to the lower division a few years later. \n* In the **1970s and 80s**, the club played brilliantly, won trophies, but constantly balanced between **La Liga** and **Segunda**. It was then that the cult of **Betis** was born - the club that always returns. \n* In **2005**, the team won the **Cup of Spain** and qualified for the **Champions League** for the first time in history. \n* In **2022** **Betis** repeated their triumph by winning the **Copa de España** again, proving that even in modern football you can win with **heart, not money**.","club_identity":"## Betis: Benito Villamarin Stadium\n\nIf you want to understand what **real football atmosphere** is, go to **Benito Villamarin**.\n\n* **Capacity** – more than 60,000 seats.\n* One of the **biggest stadiums in Spain**.\n* An atmosphere that puts pressure on opponents from the first minutes.\n\n## Betis: achievements\n\nAlthough **Betis** does not have dozens of titles, its victories have always been **loud**:\n\n* **Champion of Spain** – 1935.\n* **Spanish Cup** – 1977, 2005, 2022.\n* **Spanish Super Cup** – finalist.\n* **Champions League** – participant of the group stage in 2005.\n* Regular appearances in **European Cups**.","current_status_and_future":"## Betis: famous players\n\nMany legends played for the club:\n\n* **Joaquin Sanchez** is the symbol of Betis, a player who has given the club more than 20 years.\n* **Daniel Alves** – one of the best right backs in history, started right here.\n* **Ruben Castro** is the club's top scorer in modern history.\n* **Quique Setien** is the coach who produced spectacular attacking football in Betis.\n* **Nabil Fekir** is a modern star who chose Betis, although he could play in top clubs.\n\n## Betis: interesting facts\n\n* **Joaquin Sanchez** is the La Liga record holder for the number of matches played among outfield players.\n* In **2005** Betis became the first **Andalusian team** to enter the **Champions League**.\n* The club's fans are among the **most loyal** in Spain.\n* **Betis** has one of the largest stadiums in the country, ahead of even **Atletico Madrid**.\n* The club actively **supports young players**, regularly releasing its own students to the team.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-46e2-790a-8d19-f78e392abe14","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":"

About Betis football club

Real Betis is a professional Spanish football club from the city of Seville, founded in 1907. It plays in La Liga and is one of the most popular and oldest clubs in Andalusia.

Betis is known for its emotional style of play, loyal fans and a history that includes a Spanish Championship (1935) and three Copa del Rey wins (1977, 2005, 2022).

The slogan of the club is: \"Long live Betis, even if it loses!\". It perfectly conveys the essence of the club - fight, play spectacularly and never give up.

The home arena is Benito Villamarin, one of the hottest stadiums in Spain, where the atmosphere can break any opponent.

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Betis: the history of the club

Betis has never been among the giants of Spanish football, but its history is alternating ups and downs.

In 1935, the team won the Spanish championship for the first time, but was relegated to the lower division a few years later.
In the 1970s and 80s, the club played brilliantly, won trophies, but constantly balanced between La Liga and Segunda. It was then that the cult of Betis was born - the club that always returns.
In 2005, the team won the Cup of Spain and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in history.
In 2022 Betis repeated their triumph by winning the Copa de España again, proving that even in modern football you can win with heart, not money.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Betis: Benito Villamarin Stadium

If you want to understand what real football atmosphere is, go to Benito Villamarin.

Capacity – more than 60,000 seats.
One of the biggest stadiums in Spain.
An atmosphere that puts pressure on opponents from the first minutes.

Betis: achievements

Although Betis does not have dozens of titles, its victories have always been loud:

Champion of Spain – 1935.
Spanish Cup – 1977, 2005, 2022.
Spanish Super Cup – finalist.
Champions League – participant of the group stage in 2005.
Regular appearances in European Cups.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Betis: famous players

Many legends played for the club:

Joaquin Sanchez is the symbol of Betis, a player who has given the club more than 20 years.
Daniel Alves – one of the best right backs in history, started right here.
Ruben Castro is the club's top scorer in modern history.
Quique Setien is the coach who produced spectacular attacking football in Betis.
Nabil Fekir is a modern star who chose Betis, although he could play in top clubs.

Betis: interesting facts

Joaquin Sanchez is the La Liga record holder for the number of matches played among outfield players.
In 2005 Betis became the first Andalusian team to enter the Champions League.
The club's fans are among the most loyal in Spain.
Betis has one of the largest stadiums in the country, ahead of even Atletico Madrid.
The club actively supports young players, regularly releasing its own students to the team.

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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.

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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**? Time will tell, but the **magic of Spanish football** continues to captivate millions around the world.","active":true,"short_code":"ESP PL","category":1,"top_position":null,"stb_internal_id":"0192fb8b-d157-7414-9f68-2ad2cf57f1d3","overrides":null,"has_article_relations":false,"has_social_media_relations":false,"inactive":null,"description_html":"

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.

\n
\"It is a cultural phenomenon that unites a nation and attracts views from around the world.\"
\n

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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