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Real Betis - RCD Mallorca

Monday 23 Sep 21:00
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Estadio Benito Villamarín, Seville

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Sevilla FC - Real Valladolid

Tuesday 24 Sep 19:00
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Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville

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Valencia CF - Atlético Osasuna

Tuesday 24 Sep 19:00
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Estadio Mestalla, Valencia

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Real Madrid - Deportivo Alavés

Tuesday 24 Sep 21:00
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Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

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Girona FC - Rayo Vallecano

Wednesday 25 Sep 19:00
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Estadi Montilivi, Girona

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FC Barcelona - Getafe FC

Wednesday 25 Sep 21:00
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Estadio Olimpico, Barcelona

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Football trips to La Liga Santander (Primera Division)

Enjoy top class football during your football trip to La Liga

Football trips to the Primera Division (La Liga Santander) are extremely popular. The combination of the gorgeous Spanish climate and world-class clubs makes this the dream football trip for a number of people.

La Liga (Primera Division) is the highest tier of Spanish professional football. The league is now known as La Liga Santander for sponsorship reasons. 20 clubs compete for the national championship. The Primera Division was founded in 1928. The most successful national clubs are Real Madrid with 34 titles, FC Barcelona are currently in second place having won it on 26 occasions. These two clubs along with Athletic Bilbao have been ever present in this competiton.

The teams that finish in the top four places qualify automatically for the Champions League pot of gold. The fifth placed team and the winner of the Copa del Rey then qualify for the Europa League.

The most popular Primera Division (La Liga Santander) clubs
Historical Primera Division (La Liga Santander) facts
Special Primera Division (La Liga Santander) derbies
An overview of the football stadiums
The “Hall of fame” players

The most popular Primera Division (La Liga Santander) clubs

The Primera Division is often considered as the most attractive competition in the world along with the English Premier League. The wonderful climate of Spain also plays a role for those experiencing a football trip.Most of the cities are recommended to combine with a city trip. There are traditionally two teams that rule the roost here. These are Real Madrid en FC Barcelona, whereas other popular clubs include Valencia, Atletico Madrid and FC Sevilla. Attending a live La Liga match is something that should definitely be on your wish list.

FC Barcelona

Football superpower Barcelona is one of the most identifiable clubs in the world. This is also the most booked football trip. People can enjoy football at the highest level in Barcelona in Spain's most prestigious football temple. The atmosphere is always friendly and the city itself is ideal for a short break.

Why Barcelona?

Enjoy world class players in a truly a amazing stadium.
Barcelona is the perfect place for a city break. A wonderful climate, tapas bars, beach and culture!

Football trips to Barcelona

Real Madrid

The club in Spain who has won the most league titles and Champions League finals. It is also called the most successful club of all time. At “Los Blancos” you wil always be able to see truly world class players. They haven’t been that successful in the Primera Division in recent years, but remain lord and master when it comes to the Champions League.'

Why Real Madrid?

The “Royals” have left an unprecedented historical impression and sets the standard among football’s elite.
Madrid is a city which is renowned all over the world where you can enjoy beautiful parks, museums and a number of good restaurants.

Football trips to Real Madrid

Valencia CF

Valancia has always a dangerous outsider in La Liga. They have won the national league title on six previous occasions. The “bats” play at home in the swirling, old and atmospheric Mestalla stadium. Valencia itself is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

Why Valencia?

It is an attractive club located in the middle of a working-class district.
Valencia really has everything as a city: an enomrous and beautiful park, a beach and beautiful historic buildings.

Football trips to Valencia

Sevilla FC

Spain's oldest football club was founded in 1890 by the Scotsman Edward Farquharson Johnston. Sevilla holds the record for the most Europa League triumphs. The club however has only won La Liga on one occasion. Take your sunscreen with you because Seville is the hottest city in Spain.

Why Sevilla?

Seville is a proper football city. 5% of the 700,000 inhabitants are season ticket holders. This also applies to arch-rivals Real Betis…
Located in the beautiful region of Andalusia.

Football trips to Sevilla

Athletic Bilbao

They are the only club that has been ever present in the Primera Division since its was founded alongside Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. It was founded by British immigrants, which is why the name Athletic remains in tact. The unique fact is that only players from the Basque Country are allowed to play for the club.

Why Athletic Bilbao?

Respect for your own culture: immerse yourself in the Basque Country, and enjoy an entirely local team.
This may surprise you but Athletic have won the Spanish titile on eight occasions and are still in the hunt for another one.

Football trips to Athletic Bilbao

Atlético Madrid

Atletico Madrid has come out of the shadow of its big brother Real in recent years, and are genuine contenders for the title once again. It was the champion of Spain twice during the past decade, bringing their total number of titles to 11.

Why Atletico Madrid?

The outstanding and modern Wanda Metropolitana Stadium is an experience in itself.
Cheer for the main challenger among the two traditional top clubs, which Atletico simply won't bow down to.

Football trips to Atletico Madrid

Other Spanish clubs

There are a number of smaller clubs that are popular for booking football trips in addition to the larger clubs.

Getafe FC

Getafe is the third club from Madrid which competes in La Liga. Getafe has been on the rise over recent years. People would not be surprised if Getafe will soon be competing on the European stage.

Football excursions to FC Getafe

RCD Espanyol

They are the city cousin of big brother FC Barcelona and a surprisingly pleasant club to visit. A large stadium which can host 40,000 spectators. The atmosphere is always pleasant and Barcelona itself is a wonderful city to spend a weekend away.

Football trips to RCD Espanyol

Real Betis

This is the second club from Seville. The club’s motto is ¡Viva el Betis manque (aunque) pierda! which means “Long live Betis even in defeat”. They are best known for the derby against fellow city rivals FC Sevilla. It has a large stadium with a capacity of 60,000.

Football trips to Real Betis

Historical facts about La Liga

Would you like to impress your friends on your football trip to a La Liga game? Then tell them some of these facts.

Lionel Messi, is in a class of his own

Messi is La Liga's all-time top goalscorer.He is well ahead in the record books having scored 438 times for FC Barcelona. Messi is the only player in La Liga history to score over 50 goals in a single season.He has also been the top scorer in La Liga for five consecutive seasons. Christiano Ronaldo is in second place with 311 goals.

Player with the most appearances

Andoni Zubizarreta has made the most appearances in La Liga during the 1981-98 seasons. He holds the record having played 622 times. How bizarre that he never scored a goal in any of these matches. But he was also a goalkeeper.

The most successful club

Real Madrid is the most successful club in the competition’s history. “Los Blancos” hold the record having won 34 league titles. FC Barcelona come second having won the title 26 times. These two giants power above the rest of the teams when it comes to winning league titles.

The most important derbies in La Liga

Derbies are always more tense than normal games. Lots of football fans choose a football trip especially because it involves a derby. There is always extra tension inside the stadium. Most of the derbies in Spain are quite friendly and a real family outing. This simply doesn't apply to the derby in Seville.

FC Barcelona - Real Madrid

“El Clasico” is perhaps the most famous of all derbies in world football. This is however one of the most attractive battles throughout the season. FC Barcelona has a slight edge in these encounters with arch rivals Real Madrid. Barcelona have won on 15 more occasions over the 280 matches which have been played. This is the match to visit during your football trip to La Liga, Primera Division.

Do you want to watch El Clasico yourself?
Football trips to Barcelona
Football trips to Real Madrid

Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid

The Madrid derby! It has often been the case that Real Madrid would win these encounters. However, the gap between the two clubs nowadays is much closer. Atletico Madrid are better than ever before. They have even met twice in the Champions League final. “Los Blancos” won the major trophy twice on those particular occasions. This is one of the most brillaint matches, where the entire city is split down the middle when you book a football trip to Madrid.

Do you want to see the Madrid derby live yourself?
Football trips to Real Madrid
Football trips to Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona - RCD Espanyol

The “Derbi Barceloni” is generally not normally the most exciting derby in La Liga. Big brother Barcelona hold the upper hand having won on the majority of occasions. People however do travel for the excellent mutual atmosphere between the supporters. Family and fun really are the focal point here. It is a party that is celebrated throughout the city!

Why a football trip to the “Derbi Barceloni”?
Football excursions to FC Barcelona
Football trips to RCD Espanyol

Sevilla – Real Betis

While the derbies in La Liga are generally known for their friendly character, this does not apply in the city of Seville. The “El grand derbi” is in fact synonymous with the divide between rich and poor.Real Betis is a traditional working class club and FC Sevilla represents the wealthier elite of the city. The city of Seville itself has a population of 700,000. 5% of the entire population hold a season ticket from one or the two clubs. Apart from being the hottest city in the country, the derby itself reaches boilng point.

Do you want to attend El grand derbi yourself?
Football trips to Sevilla
Football trips to Real Betis

Famous football stadiums in La Liga

The stadiums in La Liga are not as modern as those in the English Premier League. Many clubs however are in the process of building a new stadium or upgrading their existing stadium. People will have to wait for this to happen now Covid has thrown a spanner in the works.

Camp Nou

The Camp Nou is by far the largest football stadium in La Liga.It currently has a capacity of 99,354. This will be expanded to 105,000 at a future date and will be fully covered. At Camp Nou you can also find the FC Barcelona museum which we would certainly recommend during your football trip. This will also be fully renovated. Watching a Barcelona game is a real family affair with a lovely cozy atmosphere.

Capacity
99,354

Santiago Bernabeu

Santiago Bernabéu was a legendary Real Madrid player and later became president of the club. The stadium has a capacity for 81,044 “Los Blancos'” fans and only the Camp Nou is bigger. Book the stadium trip as well should you book a football excursion to Real Madrid. Here you go to the Presidential suite, and through the tunnel to the pitch and of course past all of the silverware they have won. Experience the magic of this fantastic club in this amazing stadium!

Capacity
81,044

Mestalla

Valencia has been planning a new stadium for a number of years. To this day, Mestalla is located in a pleasant working-class district of the city. The stadium is now quite outdated but very warming. Err on the side of caution if you are on the north side, as it is very steep there. The new stadium, the “Nou Mestalla” will have 61,500 seats when it has been built.

Capacity
48,600

Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

This is the stadium where FC Sevilla plays its home games. This is also the best stadium for the Spanish national team, because they have never lost a game there. The southern Spaniards are very passionate about football and the stadium is almost always full to capacity. The derby against local city rivals Real Betis in particular is one to be enjoyed.

Capacity
43,883

San Mamés

The San Mamés stadium is home to Athletic Bilbao and is also the largest stadium in the Basque Country, which is the region from where all of the club’s players hail. This stadium underwent a full renovation in 2013 so it can last for years to come.

Capacity
53,289

Wanda Metropolitano

This is the home ground of Atletico Madrid, which was originall built for the World Athletics Championships. It fell into the hands of Atletico, who took it seriously and built more than 40,000 spectator spaces after years of it having been something of white elephant. This is also the stadium where the final of the Copa del Rey is staged each season.

Capacity
68,456

The La Liga Hall of fame

La Liga has seen top players from all over the world throughout the years. We have selected the very best of this crème de la crème.We could of course have named numerous others players.

Lionel Messi

Arguably the best player La Liga has ever known. It's probably fairer to say he shares this accolade with Cristiano Ronaldo. He was a youth product of FC Barcelona and is the all-time top goalscorer in La Liga. The only player ever to score over 50 goals in a single season.

Alfredo di Stefano

This Argentinian is known as one of the greatest players of all time. He caused havoc when on the pitch with Real Madrid. He was twice the winner of the coveted Ballon d'Or. He has jointly scored the most goals in the El Clasico derby alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano has no fewer than five Ballon d'Or titles to his name. He is named in the same breath as Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time. He is also the leading Champions League goalscorer and one of the most famous athletes in the world.

Xavi

Xavi is one of the best midfielders of all time along with Iniesta, who were the driving force behind the tikkie-takka Barcelona that reigned supreme for years. Has won the Best Playmaker award on four occasions.

Sergio Ramos

His the former captain of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He is known as one of the best defenders of all time. He won five league titles and four Champions League during his 16 years with Real Madrid.

Johan Cruyff

This Dutchman took Ajax's “total football” brand with him to FC Barcelona at the time. He won the Ballon d'Or on three occasions and as a coach laid the foundations for the successful modern Barcelona.

Ronaldinho

This Brazilian was known for his frivolous style when at FC Barcelona. The best player of his generation. He was a creative player with unprecedented ability to dribble and take free kicks.He was twice FIFA Player of the Year won the Ballon d’Or on one occasion.

Zinedine Zidane

This Frenchman is also known by his nickname “Zizou”. He was a tough attacking midfielder. Real Madrid paid Juventus a then world record transfer fee for his services at that time. He won both La Liga and the Champions League at Real. He was a huge fans’ favourite.

Samuel Eto’o

He played for both Real Madrid and for FC Barcelona, and was a fans’ favourite of both. He won the La Liga title three times and the Champions League twice when at Barcelona. He was Africa’s best player at that moment in time.

Luis Suárez

He pulled up trees on the pitch at FC Barcelona and is now playing for Atletico Madrid. He joined Barcelona for a record transfer fee and immediately won the “treble”. This child prodigy immediately won the league title during his first season with Atletico.

Raúl

One of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid. He holds the record number of appearances having played 741 times. This striker won five national titles and the Champions League on three occasions.

Francisco Gento

“Paco” Gento has won the cup against the big fish no less than on six occasions when at Real Madrid. He became president of the club following the death of Alfredo di Stefano. He played for Real Madrid for 18 years. Where he won the La Liga title on 12 occasions.'