La Liga is one of the most popular leagues in European football, and it attracts many fans. Last season, the title was decided by a 4-point difference, where champions Barcelona scored 102 total goals, claiming their 28th title, and all the top four clubs (Real Madrid, Atletico, and Athletic Club) lost 6 games each. Real Madrid's top signing grabbed the golden boots, scoring 31 goals in his first season.
The new season excitement is piling up as the 2025/26 campaign kicked off on Friday, 15 August 2025 and will run through 24 May 2026. After quite an exciting and competitive season, two major rivals will be at it again to see who will take the silverware home. Although the race is often between the two giants, there are equally capable teams like Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal who are always close contenders.
Barcelona began their title defence run with a 3-0 away win at Mallorca. Other key matches included Villarreal’s 2-0 home win against Oviedo, Sevilla’s 3-2 loss away at Athletic Club, and Espanyol’s heroic comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at home. Real Madrid intends to win their 37th La Liga title with an opening game at home against Osasuna. Matchday 1 also featured 4 red cards, two for Mallorca, already raising eyebrows on players’ discipline.
After finishing first and second in the Segunda División, Levante and UD Elche earned automatic promotions to the top-flight league for the 2025/26 season. Real Oviedo beat Mirandés 3-2 on aggregate in the promotion play-off final and returned to the top flight after only a single-season absence. It would be interesting to see how they'll perform in the top-flight league.
You can bet on odds for La Liga for all the fixtures at Betsafe. Read on for the details about the upcoming season.
La Liga New Regulations
Two new rules will be implemented from the start of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Arguably, the most controversial of the two is that the league has introduced a VAR Challenge Rule for Coaches.
With this rule, coaches will be allowed to challenge the referees' decisions using VAR. Every coach gets two demands per match to establish their arguments. If they turn out correctly, the claims will be maintained as passed. This is expected to transform the interpretation of VAR checks to ensure fairness.
IFAB also changed the 6-second rule for goalkeepers, increasing the time they can hold the ball to 8 seconds. The penalty was also changed from a free kick to a corner kick for the challenging team.
The Most Interesting La Liga Results
La Liga has witnessed several interesting results over the past few seasons. One of them was the memorable El Clásico in the 2018/19 season, where FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-1. This match was important on their way to securing the title.
Another notable outcome in La Liga was FC Barcelona's title victory in the 2022/23 season. It was their title yet again after losing three seasons, and they did it in style. The team broke the record for the fewest goals conceded in a season, letting in just 13 goals.
Real Madrid's 2023/24 La Liga title was also interesting. They clinched victory with four games left, marking the club's 36th league title. Real Madrid also broke numerous records during their 32nd title in the 2011/12 season. They included the 100 points (most in a single season), most goals scored (121), highest positive goal difference (+89), most overall wins (32), and most away wins (16).
How to Bet on La Liga
You can easily bet on La Liga at Betsafe. All you need to do is create an account, make a deposit, and visit the sportsbook section. You'll find all the available La Liga fixtures, and you can make your own pick.
Betsafe provides top markets to bet on football throughout the La Liga season. Some of the available options include:
- Outright Winner: You can bet on the team that will win the current La Liga season.
- Pichichi Winner: This option lets you predict who will win the top scorer award for the La Liga season.
- Correct Score: Using this option, you can predict the exact scoreline of any of the La Liga games.
- Over/Under: If you wish to predict if the total goals scored in a particular game will be higher or lower than a set number, this is the market for you.
Betting Tips for La Liga
Some tips forbetting on football can help improve your winning chances. One of the first things to note is that La Liga isn't just about the big three. Teams like Real Sociedad, Real Betis, and Villarreal have been known to pull off stunning upsets. Consider the 'Double Chance' market for these teams when they're playing at home against mid-table sides.
Home advantage in La Liga is also significant, with passionate crowds often swaying matches. The 'Draw No Bet' market can offer good value for betting on La Liga for mid-to-lower table teams hosting similar opponents.
It's also important to check the European game schedule for the big clubs. Teams playing in European competitions midweek can sometimes struggle in their weekend La Liga matches. Keep an eye on the 'Draw' or 'Double Chance' markets for their opponents, especially if the European match is away or particularly tough.
Finally, La Liga has a reputation for being more defensive than some other top European leagues. Like when betting on Bundesliga or Serie A odds, the 'Under 2.5 Goals' market can be profitable in La Liga betting, particularly in matches involving teams from the bottom half of the table.
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