Laliga is one of the most competitive football leagues in Europe with a huge fan base and rollercoaster fixtures.
Here are the 10 biggest moments in LaLiga history:
Real Madrid’s five consecutive European Cups (1956-1960): Real Madrid’s dominance of Europe in the late 1950s and early 1960s is one of the most impressive feats in football history. The club won five consecutive European Cups, led by the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano.
Johan Cruyff’s arrival at Barcelona (1973): Johan Cruyff’s arrival at Barcelona in 1973 was a watershed moment in the club’s history. Cruyff introduced Total Football to Spain, and Barcelona won their first LaLiga title in 14 years in 1974.
Real Madrid and Barcelona’s rivalry intensifies (1990s): The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is one of the most intense in the world, and it reached new heights in the 1990s. The two clubs were evenly matched, and they battled for the LaLiga title on a yearly basis.
Diego Maradona’s arrival at Barcelona (1982): Diego Maradona arrived at Barcelona in 1982, and he quickly became one of the most popular players in the world. Maradona led Barcelona to their first Copa del Rey title in 12 years in 1983, but his time at the club was cut short by injury and controversy.
Real Madrid’s Galacticos era (2000s): Real Madrid’s Galacticos era began in 2000, when the club signed Luis Figo from Barcelona. The club then went on to sign Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, David Beckham, and Kaka in the following years. The Galacticos era was a period of great success for Real Madrid, as they won the Champions League twice and LaLiga five times.
Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona (2008-2012): Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team from 2008 to 2012 is considered to be one of the greatest teams in football history. The team was led by Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez, and they played a brand of football that was both beautiful and effective. Barcelona won 14 trophies during Guardiola’s four-year tenure, including three LaLiga titles and two Champions League titles.
Lionel Messi’s rise to prominence (2003-present): Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. He made his debut for Barcelona in 2003, and he has since gone on to win a record seven Ballon d’Or awards. Messi has scored over 700 goals for club and country, and he is the all-time leading goalscorer for Barcelona and Argentina.
Real Madrid’s three consecutive Champions League titles (2016-2018): Real Madrid won three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, becoming the first team to achieve this feat since Bayern Munich in the 1970s. The club was led by Cristiano Ronaldo during this period, and he scored a record 17 goals in the 2013-14 Champions League season.
Atletico Madrid’s 2013-14 LaLiga title win: Atletico Madrid won their first LaLiga title in 18 years in 2013-14, under the guidance of Diego Simeone. The club finished the season three points ahead of Barcelona, and they also won the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid’s 14th Champions League title (2022): Real Madrid won their 14th Champions League title in 2022, defeating Liverpool in the final. The club was led by Karim Benzema, who scored a hat-trick in the semi-final against Manchester City.
These are just a few of the many big moments in LaLiga history. The league has been home to some of the greatest players and teams in the world, and it has produced some of the most memorable matches in football history.
