The 2024–25 La Liga season, branded as LALIGA EA SPORTS due to sponsorship, marks the 94th iteration of Spain’s premier football competition. This season kicks off on 15 August 2024 and wraps up on 25 May 2025. Real Madrid enters the season as the defending champions, having secured their 36th title last season. The fixture schedule was released on 18 June 2024.
Teams and Locations
This season features 20 teams: 17 holdovers from the previous season and three newcomers from the Segunda División. The new entrants are the top two teams from the Segunda División and the winners of the promotion play-offs. The Community of Madrid hosts several teams, including Atlético Madrid, Getafe, Leganés, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid. Other notable teams include Athletic Bilbao, Alavés, Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Girona, Espanyol, Mallorca, Osasuna, Real Betis, Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Valladolid, Valencia, and Villarreal. Las Palmas represents the Canary Islands in this season’s competition.
Promotion and Relegation
Relegated teams from the previous season include Almería, Granada, and Cádiz. Almería was the first to be relegated after a 1–3 loss to Getafe on 27 April 2024, ending a two-year stint in La Liga. Granada followed after a 1–0 loss to Mallorca, suffering immediate relegation. Cádiz was the final team to be relegated after a 0–0 draw against Las Palmas on 19 May 2024, concluding their four-year stay in the top tier. The teams promoted from the Segunda División are Valladolid, Leganés, and Espanyol. Valladolid secured their promotion on 26 May 2024, followed by Leganés on 2 June 2024. Espanyol claimed the final promotion spot by winning the play-off final against Oviedo.
Stadiums and Capacities
The league features various stadiums across Spain, such as Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Alavés, 19,840 capacity), San Mamés in Bilbao (Athletic Bilbao, 53,289 capacity), Metropolitano in Madrid (Atlético Madrid, 70,460 capacity), and Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid (Real Madrid, 83,186 capacity). Other notable stadiums include Camp Nou in Barcelona, Balaídos in Vigo, Stage Front Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat (Espanyol), and Anoeta in San Sebastián (Real Sociedad).
Personnel and Sponsorship
Each team features a unique combination of managers, captains, kit manufacturers, and sponsors. For example, Real Madrid is managed by Carlo Ancelotti, captained by Luka Modrić, and sponsored by Adidas and Emirates. Barcelona’s manager is Hansi Flick, with Marc-André ter Stegen as captain, sponsored by Nike and Spotify. Other teams, such as Atlético Madrid (managed by Diego Simeone) and Valencia (managed by Rubén Baraja), showcase a diverse range of sponsorships and partnerships.
Managerial Changes
Several teams have experienced managerial changes this season. Barcelona’s former manager Xavi was replaced by Hansi Flick on 29 May 2024. Mallorca saw the departure of Javier Aguirre, replaced by Jagoba Arrasate on 10 June 2024. Osasuna replaced Jagoba Arrasate with Vicente Moreno on 27 May 2024. Sevilla’s Quique Sánchez Flores left by mutual consent and was succeeded by García Pimienta on 2 June 2024. Las Palmas appointed Luis Carrión as their new manager on 26 June 2024, following García Pimienta’s departure.
League Table and Classification
The league table initially lists teams alphabetically, with positions and qualification or relegation details to be determined throughout the season. The first matches are set for 15 August 2024. Classification rules prioritize points, head-to-head records, goal difference, goals scored, and fair play points, ensuring a competitive and fair ranking system throughout the season.
