Find out who owns the Spanish La Liga as we delve into the ownership structure of the Spanish top tier professional football competition.
The Spanish La Liga or La Liga is the top tier mens professional football league in Spain that consists of 20 teams. It ranked as one of the leagues in the world due performance of its teams domestically and in Europe.
The league just like other top professional soccer also has an ownership or organisational structure that runs the day to day activities of the league.
Who owns La Liga
La Liga is an independent entity owned by the 20 participating teams and SADs (public limited sports companies). However, in 2021, LaLiga Group International, a holding company was created to boost the league.
The Spanish La Liga is organised by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional.
La Liga ownership explainer
La Liga is a sports association that is composed of the 20 teams and the SADs (public limited sports companies) and the 22 teams in the LaLiga2.
La Liga and Partnership
In 2021 following an agreement in the LaLiga Assembly, a partnership with CVC Capital Partners was made to boost the league. This move was to boost the global presence of the league.
As a result, the holding company LaLiga Group International was formed. For more, see the article according to LaLiga official website.
When was La Liga founded
The Spanish La Liga was founded in 1929 and is one of the oldest professional football league in Europe. The Real Federación Española de Fútbol agreed to form the first league competition in 1929 after the idea was created.
Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, and Athletic Club Bilbao dominated the league throughout its history even as Atletico Madrid currently makes up the third team on the list.
Competition Format
La Liga is played by 20 teams, they play 38 games throughout the season and the team at the top of the standings at the end of the season wins the league.