La Liga 2025/26: Team Guide
Deportivo Alavés
Based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alavés are known for their resilience and strong home support at Mendizorrotza. They aim to solidify their top-flight status after recent seasons of battling relegation.
Athletic Club (Bilbao)
Famous for fielding only Basque players, Athletic Club is one of Spain’s most historic teams, playing at the iconic San Mamés and regularly competing for European places.
Atlético de Madrid
Madrid’s second powerhouse, Atlético are renowned for their defensive solidity and passionate fanbase at the Metropolitano, consistently challenging for the title.
FC Barcelona
The defending champions and one of the world’s most famous clubs, Barcelona play at Camp Nou and are celebrated for their attacking football and youth academy.
RC Celta de Vigo
Based in Galicia, Celta are known for their technical style and passionate support at Balaídos, often producing exciting attacking football.
CD Leganes
The Underdog’s Journey to La Liga
RCD Espanyol
Barcelona’s other major club, Espanyol play at the RCDE Stadium and are known for their strong academy and loyal fanbase.
Real Valladolid CF
The Heart of Castile and León Football
Girona FC
Girona have impressed with their attacking football and rapid rise, playing at Montilivi and aiming for another strong season.
Getafe CF
The Rise of Madrid’s Underdogs
RCD Mallorca
Based in Palma, Mallorca are known for their passionate home support at Son Moix and have established themselves as a competitive side.
CA Osasuna
The pride of Pamplona, Osasuna are tough competitors at El Sadar, known for their fighting spirit and loyal fanbase.
Rayo Vallecano
Based in Madrid’s Vallecas district, Rayo are admired for their attacking style and community roots, playing at the compact Vallecas stadium.
Real Betis
Seville’s green-and-white side, Betis are famed for their attacking flair and passionate fans, now playing at the Estadio La Cartuja.
Real Madrid CF
The most decorated club in European history, Real Madrid play at the Santiago Bernabéu and are always title contenders with a global following.
Real Sociedad
From San Sebastián, La Real are admired for their youth development and technical football, with Anoeta as their fortress.
Sevilla FC
Multiple-time European trophy winners, Sevilla are a force at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, known for their attacking play and strong cup runs.
Valencia CF
A historic club from the Mediterranean coast, Valencia play at Mestalla and have a tradition of producing top talents and competing for European spots.
Villarreal CF
The “Yellow Submarine” from a small town, Villarreal have become a European force, known for their smart recruitment and attacking football at La Cerámica.
