With Barcelona recently crowned champions of the 2024/25 Spanish La Liga season, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the clubs with the most league titles in Spanish football history.
Over the past two decades, Barcelona and Real Madrid have dominated La Liga, consistently battling for the top spot. However, other clubs like Atlético Madrid and Valencia have also had their moments of glory, breaking through the stronghold of Spain’s football giants.
Here’s a look at the top clubs with the most La Liga titles:
Real Madrid – 36 Titles Their most recent triumph came in the 2023/24 season. Los Blancos hold the record for the most La Liga titles and are also known for achieving five consecutive league wins twice (1961–1965 and 1986–1990).
Barcelona – 28 Titles Fresh off their 2024/25 victory, Barcelona has been particularly dominant in recent years, especially during the 2010s, with a series of title wins that solidified their global reputation.
Atlético Madrid – 11 Titles Their last title win was in the 2020/21 season. The club has been a formidable force, often challenging the dominance of Madrid and Barcelona.
Athletic Bilbao – 8 Titles One of La Liga’s founding members, Bilbao last won the league in 1983/84. Despite not winning in recent decades, they remain a historic and respected club in Spanish football.
Valencia – 6 Titles Their most recent league title came in the 2003/04 season. Valencia enjoyed strong spells in the 1940s and early 2000s.
While Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to set the pace, the history of La Liga is enriched by the achievements of these other clubs who’ve left their mark on Spanish football.
