FC Barcelona and Real Madrid were neck and neck in the title race until the very end. Atlético de Madrid were also in contention and even crowned winter champions, but they couldn't maintain the same pace in the second half of the season. In contrast, Barcelona and Madrid pushed each other to the limit, with the Catalans finally securing the title only in the third-to-last matchday.
A key factor in Barcelona's victory was their head-to-head encounters with Real Madrid. Barcelona won both fixtures, collecting six out of six points, which dealt a significant blow to Madrid's chances. It was a thrilling duel of equals, ultimately decided by Barcelona's greater determination, despite a resilient and relentless Real Madrid.
Spain typically sends four teams to the UEFA Champions League, but this season five teams will compete in Europe's top club competition. The fight for those spots was intense, with the fourth- and fifth-placed teams finishing level on points after 38 matchdays. Real Betis narrowly missed out despite being in contention until the penultimate round.
FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal CF qualified for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League. The battle for UEFA Europa League and Conference League places was equally intense, with teams as low as 14th still in the race until the final three matchdays. Only on the final day were the remaining European spots decided, delivering tremendous excitement.
The relegation fight saw numerous twists and turns throughout the season. Several teams were involved in the survival battle deep into the campaign. In the end, CD Leganés, UD Las Palmas, and Real Valladolid were the unfortunate sides to lose their LALIGA EA SPORTS status. The parity was remarkable, with just six points separating 11th and 18th place, highlighting how tightly packed the lower half of the table was in this dramatic fight to avoid relegation.
Overall, this season's LALIGA EA SPORTS campaign was one of the most exciting in recent years. The title race, Champions League spots, and relegation battle all went down to the wire, delivering tremendous excitement for fans.
