Introduction to Spanish Football League A:La Liga (La Liga for short) is the highest level football league in Spain and one of the highest level professional football leagues in Europe and the world. There are 20 teams participating.The seven best teams in the history of La Liga are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Seville and Villarreal.Three teams have participated in all seasons of La Liga so far: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.La Liga is also the league that produces the most FIFA Golden Ball Awards, World Player of the Year and European Player of the Year (L'Equipe, Golden Ball Awards).