Profiles of Spanish football clubs
Profiles, histories and details on the most important football clubs in Spain including their honours records, notable staff, stadium details and club histories and traditions.
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid is a Spanish football team founded in 1928 and based in Valladolid.
Real Valladolid is a Spanish football team founded in 1928 and based in Valladolid.
Real Murcia
Real Murcia are a Spanish football team originally founded in 1908.
Real Murcia are a Spanish football team originally founded in 1908.
UD Almeria
Founded in 2001 following the merger of Almer�a CF and Polideportivo Almer�a, UD Almerica are a Spanish football club who are competing in La Liga for the first time in 2007/2008.
Founded in 2001 following the merger of Almer�a CF and Polideportivo Almer�a, UD Almerica are a Spanish football club who are competing in La Liga for the first time in 2007/2008.
Athletic Bilbao FC
Fiercely pro-Basque in their outlook as a club, Athletic Bilbao have garnered strong respect from many footballing quarters for their insistence on maintaining a "cantera" policy of player recruitment and promoting home grown players and loyalty to the club and the Basque region.
Fiercely pro-Basque in their outlook as a club, Athletic Bilbao have garnered strong respect from many footballing quarters for their insistence on maintaining a "cantera" policy of player recruitment and promoting home grown players and loyalty to the club and the Basque region.
Atletico Madrid FC
Deadly city rivals of the world famous Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid have to fight hard to move out of their illustrious neighbours shadow but continually do so to prove themselves one of Spain's biggest clubs.
Deadly city rivals of the world famous Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid have to fight hard to move out of their illustrious neighbours shadow but continually do so to prove themselves one of Spain's biggest clubs.
CA Osasuna
Based in Pamplona in Navarra and founded in 1920, Club Atlético Osasuna currently contest the Primera Division of La Liga and qualified for the Champion's League in 2006 with a strong run to 4th place in La Liga.
Based in Pamplona in Navarra and founded in 1920, Club Atlético Osasuna currently contest the Primera Division of La Liga and qualified for the Champion's League in 2006 with a strong run to 4th place in La Liga.
Celta Vigo FC
Founded in 1923 from the union of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Club Fortuna de Vigo, Celta Vigo now represent the Galician town of Vigo in La Liga and fight out the Galician derby with rivals Deportivo La Coruna.
Founded in 1923 from the union of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Club Fortuna de Vigo, Celta Vigo now represent the Galician town of Vigo in La Liga and fight out the Galician derby with rivals Deportivo La Coruna.
Deportivo La Coruna FC
Galician rivals of Celta Vigo, Deportivo La Coruna enjoyed a major step up in fortunes towards the end of the last millenium culminating in their first La Liga title in 1999/2000.
Galician rivals of Celta Vigo, Deportivo La Coruna enjoyed a major step up in fortunes towards the end of the last millenium culminating in their first La Liga title in 1999/2000.
Espanyol FC
Overshadowed by the sheer size of city rivals FC Barcelona, Espanyol were an original member of La Liga and continue to contest the top flight of Spanish domestic football.
Overshadowed by the sheer size of city rivals FC Barcelona, Espanyol were an original member of La Liga and continue to contest the top flight of Spanish domestic football.
FC Barcelona
History and background of the pride of Catalonia and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, FC Barcelona
History and background of the pride of Catalonia and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, FC Barcelona
Getafe CF
Refounded in 1983 after initially being founded in the 1920s, Getafe CF hail from the town of Getafe just south of Madrid.
Refounded in 1983 after initially being founded in the 1920s, Getafe CF hail from the town of Getafe just south of Madrid.
Gimnastic de Tarragona
Another of Catalonia fine collection of professional football teams, Gimnastic de Tarragona are based in the city of Tarragona and were promoted to the Primera Division in 2006 for the 2006/2007 season.
Another of Catalonia fine collection of professional football teams, Gimnastic de Tarragona are based in the city of Tarragona and were promoted to the Primera Division in 2006 for the 2006/2007 season.
Levante UD
Finally punching their weight in the Primera Division, Valencia based Levante UD are especially proud to have had former Dutch superstar John Cruyff play for them in the early 1980s.
Finally punching their weight in the Primera Division, Valencia based Levante UD are especially proud to have had former Dutch superstar John Cruyff play for them in the early 1980s.
Racing Santander
Founded in 1909 in Santander by Eduardo Pineda, Racing Santander play in the Primera Division of La Liga in Spain.
Founded in 1909 in Santander by Eduardo Pineda, Racing Santander play in the Primera Division of La Liga in Spain.
RCD Mallorca
The Balearics Islands oldest professional club, RCD Mallorca contest the Primera Division of La Liga from their base in Palma on the sunshine island of Mallorca.
The Balearics Islands oldest professional club, RCD Mallorca contest the Primera Division of La Liga from their base in Palma on the sunshine island of Mallorca.
Real Betis
Founded in 1907 and playing in green and white in the imposing Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, Real Betis are city rivals of fellow La Liga Primera Division opponents Sevilla FC.
Founded in 1907 and playing in green and white in the imposing Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, Real Betis are city rivals of fellow La Liga Primera Division opponents Sevilla FC.
Real Madrid
History and background of nine times European Cup winners and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, Real Madrid
History and background of nine times European Cup winners and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
Hailing from the Basque city of San Sebastián/Donostia in Guipúzcoa/Gipuzkoa and founded in 1909, Real Sociedad currently compete in La Liga's Primera Division and play in the Estadio Anoeta.
Hailing from the Basque city of San Sebastián/Donostia in Guipúzcoa/Gipuzkoa and founded in 1909, Real Sociedad currently compete in La Liga's Primera Division and play in the Estadio Anoeta.
Real Zaragoza
Originally formed from the remains of two local rivals, Iberia SC and Real Zaragoza CD, in the early 1930s, Real Zaragoza currently play in La Liga's Primera División and famously defeated Arsenal in the 1995 European Cup Winners Cup final with a last minute goal from the halfway line from former Tottenham Hotspur favourite Nayim.
Originally formed from the remains of two local rivals, Iberia SC and Real Zaragoza CD, in the early 1930s, Real Zaragoza currently play in La Liga's Primera División and famously defeated Arsenal in the 1995 European Cup Winners Cup final with a last minute goal from the halfway line from former Tottenham Hotspur favourite Nayim.
Recreativo Huelva
Proud to stand as Spain's oldest professional club, Recreativo Huelva are often known as El Decano to honour their position amongst Spain's footballing family.
Proud to stand as Spain's oldest professional club, Recreativo Huelva are often known as El Decano to honour their position amongst Spain's footballing family.
Sevilla FC
Seville's oldest professional football club after being founded in 1905, Sevilla FC play in the Primera Division of La Liga in Spain and were crowned UEFA Cup champions in 2006 after defeating English club Middlesbrough 4-0 in the UEFA Cup final.
Seville's oldest professional football club after being founded in 1905, Sevilla FC play in the Primera Division of La Liga in Spain and were crowned UEFA Cup champions in 2006 after defeating English club Middlesbrough 4-0 in the UEFA Cup final.
Valencia CF
Spain's third largest club, Valencia have a strong history in both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey in recent years as well as two heartbreaking Champion's League final defeats since the turn of the Millenium.
Spain's third largest club, Valencia have a strong history in both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey in recent years as well as two heartbreaking Champion's League final defeats since the turn of the Millenium.
Villareal CF
Playing out of the compact but atmosphere soaked El Madrigal stadium, Villareal have a history of attracting attacking flair players in their battle to maintain their La Liga Primera Division status.
Playing out of the compact but atmosphere soaked El Madrigal stadium, Villareal have a history of attracting attacking flair players in their battle to maintain their La Liga Primera Division status.