The rivalries that decided the La Liga belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the La Liga belt more often than these.
1. FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
60 belt meetings between 1931 and 2026, 25 title changes. Belt series: Barcelona 25, Real Madrid 26, 9 ties. Every meeting →
2. Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid
47 belt meetings between 1934 and 2024, 15 title changes. Belt series: Athletic 10, Real Madrid 27, 10 ties. Every meeting →
3. Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid
46 belt meetings between 1935 and 2025, 10 title changes. Belt series: Atlético 9, Real Madrid 22, 15 ties. Every meeting →
4. Espanyol vs. Real Madrid
43 belt meetings between 1929 and 2024, 12 title changes. Belt series: Espanyol 6, Real Madrid 29, 8 ties. Every meeting →
5. Athletic Bilbao vs. FC Barcelona
42 belt meetings between 1929 and 2023, 11 title changes. Belt series: Athletic 11, Barcelona 24, 7 ties. Every meeting →