Other clubs in the Spanish League

A Liga in the colours of the regions

Founded in 1929 with ten clubs, the Liga brings together twenty teams that reflect the diversity of Spanish regions. In the Basque Country, Athletic Bilbao only fields players born or trained in the region, a unique tradition in professional football, and Real Sociedad represents the colours of San Sebastián. Villarreal, nicknamed the Yellow Submarine, proudly represents a city of just fifty thousand inhabitants, while Celta Vigo stands for Galicia and UD Las Palmas carries the colours of the Canaries. Each cultivates a strong identity and passionate support that adds flavour to the championship.

The big clubs

La Liga also features:

• Real Madrid.
• FC Barcelona.
• Atletico Madrid.
• Real Betis Seville.
• Valencia.

All the clubs are gathered on the Liga page.

Levante UD, the Granotes from Orriols

Founded on 6 September 1909, Levante UD is the oldest football club in Valencia still in operation; its current form came into being in 1939 through the merger of Levante FC and Gimnástico FC. The club is nicknamed the Granotes, or frogs in Valencian, in memory of the marshes from the old bed of the Turia that bordered its first pitch. Since 1969, the team has played at the Ciutat de València stadium, in the Orriols neighbourhood, and its vertical blue and maroon stripes have also earned it the nickname Azulgranas. Its women's team has been crowned champions of Spain several times.

Choosing your Spanish club shirt

The supporter shirt, with a straight and comfortable cut, is worn at the stadium and in daily life. You choose it in your usual size for a neat silhouette, or one size up for a looser, more relaxed fit. Its lightweight, breathable technical fabric dries quickly and holds up well to repeated washing. The shirts of less media-focused clubs also appeal to collectors and lovers of Spanish football, who appreciate their unique colours, their crests rich in history, and the pleasure of wearing a club rarely seen in French stands. Given to a Liga enthusiast, a Levante shirt comes out of the usual paths.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and the start of the school year.

Frequently asked questions

How many clubs compete in La Liga?

Twenty clubs compete in home and away matches, making thirty-eight matchdays. At the end of the championship, the bottom three are relegated to the second division and are replaced by three promoted clubs, renewing part of the league.

What is the difference between home and away shirts?

The home shirt features the historical colours of the club, such as Levante's blue and maroon stripes. The away shirt, worn when the colours of the two teams clash, can change more freely in colour and pattern from year to year.

What is the Copa del Rey in Spain?

It is the national cup of Spain, contested since 1903 and open to both professional and amateur clubs. It gives lower-tier teams the chance to face the big names of the country, and its winner qualifies for a European competition.

What size football shirt should I choose for a child?

Base your decision on the child's height rather than age, as children's sizes correspond to height in centimetres. If the child is between two sizes, go for the larger one: the shirt will last another year.

How to wash a club shirt without damaging the crest?

Turn it inside out, wash it at thirty degrees on a delicate cycle without fabric softener, and then lay it flat to dry, away from the tumble dryer. Heat can lift the flocking and heat-pressed badges, while washing it inside out limits abrasion.