La Liga

From a Basque student club to Diego Simeone’s title winners: the story of Atlético Madrid, the mattress makers of Spanish football.

Named after a forward who died at 29: the story of the Pichichi Trophy and the greatest La Liga top scorers in history.

Real Madrid against Atlético Madrid: the history, the identities and the unforgettable nights behind the Madrid derby.

From Joan Gamper’s newspaper advert in 1899 to Cruyff, Guardiola and Messi: the key chapters of Barcelona history.

From a small club founded in 1902 to the kings of Europe: the key moments, legends and eras of Real Madrid history.

The full story of El Clásico, from the first meeting in 1902 to Messi, Ronaldo and the rivalry the whole world watches today.

A beginner’s guide to the La Liga format: the season, points, the head-to-head tie-breaker, relegation, Europe and squad rules.