CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies previews Spain’s new league season with Football España editor Ruairidh Barlow.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has sided with colleague Jagoba Arrasate over the refereeing controversy this weekend. On Saturday night, Barcelona took a 2-0 lead over RCD Mallorca in controversial

Then there's Real Madrid, who came out on top 32.1% of occasions, meaning the top two in Spain combine for more than three quarters of the triumphs. For Los Blancos, their worst finish was down in 13th. Atletico Madrid were the only other side with a 10% or more probability, finishing first 11.7% of the time but also coming as low as 17th.

Franco Mastantuono made his Real Madrid debut at 18 years old. How old was his compatriot Lionel Messi when he played his first game with Barcelona?

Getafe president complained about the advantages that Real Madrid, Barcelona, and the top five clubs in Spain have, after having to sell Omar Alderete to Sunderland for 'peanuts'.

Mourinho’s answer—choosing Messi as the player who helped him grow the most—came as a surprise considering his close relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo. The two worked together for three years at Real Madrid, with CR7 as the team’s undisputed star during that time.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are by far the most successful Spanish teams by trophies won — Madrid have 101, Barcelona have 99. Third-placed Athletic Bilbao have just 35.

Managerial debuts await Xabi Alonso and Alessio Lisci on Tuesday as Real Madrid and Osasuna open their league campaigns against each other.With La Liga kicking off this weekend and Barcelona already