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Free La Liga quiz with most answers explained — Real Madrid, Barcelona, the Clásico, Messi’s records and the history of Spanish football.

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  1. easy

    What is Barcelona's nickname?

    WhyBlaugrana means "blue and garnet" in Catalan, referring to Barcelona's iconic shirt colours; the club is also known as Barça.

  2. easy

    Athletic Bilbao have never been relegated from La Liga — but they only sign certain players. What is their unique policy?

    WhyAthletic Bilbao's cantera policy only admits players born in or developed in the Basque Country, yet they are one of just three clubs (with Real Madrid and Barcelona) never relegated from La Liga since its 1929 founding.

  3. medium

    Who won the La Liga Pichichi Trophy in 2014-15 with 48 goals — his third top-scorer crown at Real Madrid?

    WhyMessi finished second with 43, while Neymar added 22 for Barcelona's treble-winning MSN trident.

  4. medium

    Which Barcelona player scored a hat-trick away to Atlético Madrid in the round of 16 of the 2008-09 Copa del Rey?

    WhyMessi scored all three in Barcelona's 3-1 win at the Vicente Calderón on 6 January 2009.

  5. hard

    Valencia beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the 1979 Copa del Rey final — who scored both of their goals?

    WhyMario Kempes scored twice against Real Madrid to win Valencia the 1979 Copa del Rey.

  6. medium

    Which La Liga club was founded by Swiss businessmen in 1899 — making them one of Spain's oldest?

    WhySwiss-born Joan Gamper (born Hans Gamper) placed an advert in Los Deportes and founded FC Barcelona at a Gimnasio Solé meeting in November 1899.

  7. medium

    Which coach was in charge of Real Sociedad for both of their La Liga title wins?

    WhyAlberto Ormaetxea, a former Real Sociedad player, managed the side through the near-miss of 1979-80 and then the titles of 1980-81 and 1981-82.

  8. hard

    In September 2020 Jude Bellingham became England Under-21s' youngest ever player, scoring in a 6-0 away win over which country?

    WhyEddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick in Pristina on 4 September 2020 in a Euro 2021 qualifier.

  9. medium

    Which La Liga player has won the most Pichichi awards — with 8 career top-scorer titles?

    WhyMessi won 8 Pichichi awards: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 (5 consecutive from 2016-21). Set record of 50 LL goals in 2011-12.

  10. medium

    Which of these Real Madrid players scored the most La Liga goals in 2023-24?

    WhyJude Bellingham scored 19 La Liga goals in his debut season as Madrid won the title; Benzema had left for Al-Ittihad the previous summer.

  11. hard

    Atlético won their first-ever La Liga title in 1940 while carrying which unusual name?

    WhyA 1939 tie-up with an air-force club kept the near-bankrupt side alive; they only dropped the military 'Aviación' from the name in 1947.

  12. medium

    How many times did Cristiano Ronaldo win La Liga with Real Madrid?

    WhyRonaldo won La Liga twice with Real Madrid — in 2012 and 2017 — across his nine years at the club.

  13. medium

    Which La Liga club is based in the Canary Islands?

    WhyLas Palmas are from the island of Gran Canaria — one of only a few Spanish clubs based off the mainland.

  14. hard

    Who kept goal for Barcelona in the 2014-15 Champions League and Copa del Rey runs?

    WhyBarcelona used a split-keeper policy in 2014-15: one keeper for the league, a different one for the cups, as they won the treble.

  15. medium

    In which year did Barcelona famously beat Real Madrid 5-0 in El Clásico at Camp Nou — known as 'La Manita'?

    WhyJosé Mourinho's first Clásico as Madrid boss in November 2010 ended in a 5-goal Barcelona rout under Guardiola.

  16. medium

    Osasuna's stadium El Sadar is located in which Spanish city?

    WhyEl Sadar is Osasuna's home in Pamplona, capital of Navarre; the steep-standed ground reopened in 2021 after a major renovation and is one of La Liga's most intimidating atmospheres.

  17. hard

    Real Madrid's record La Liga victory is 11-2 (Feb 1960) — against which club?

    WhyReal Madrid thrashed Elche 11-2 on 7 February 1960, with Pepillo scoring five and Puskás four — still their record La Liga win.

  18. medium

    Which coach was in charge of the Real Sociedad side that pushed Real Madrid all the way in the 2002-03 La Liga title race?

    WhyFrenchman Raynald Denoueix, previously of Nantes, took Real Sociedad to second place in his first season in Spain.

  19. medium

    Lamine Yamal scored in the 2025 Supercopa de España final in January 2025. In which country was that final played?

    WhyThe final was held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, and Yamal's 22nd-minute equaliser started a 5-2 win.

  20. hard

    What shirt number did Luka Modrić wear when he first joined Real Madrid in 2012?

    WhyModric wore 19 from his 2012 arrival from Tottenham until 2017, when he switched to the No. 10 after James Rodriguez left for Bayern Munich.

  21. medium

    Which Spanish club finished third in 2023-24 to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history?

    WhyIn their second straight La Liga season, Girona stunned Spain in 2023-24, topping the table in December before finishing 3rd behind champions Real Madrid — qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the club's history.

  22. medium

    Which Spanish club plays at the Estadio de Mestalla?

    WhyValencia have played at Mestalla since 1923; with a capacity around 49,000 it is one of Spain's oldest and steepest stadiums, long the home of the club's title-winning sides of the early 2000s.

  23. hard

    By Athletic Bilbao's own traditional account, their famous red-and-white striped shirts — surplus of which were passed to the Madrid branch that became Atlético — were modelled on the kit of which English club?

    WhyThe story told by Athletic Club is that student Juan Elorduy, sent to England around 1909-10 for new shirts, couldn't find enough Blackburn Rovers tops and returned with Southampton's red-and-white stripes instead; leftover shirts went to the Madrid offshoot that became Atlético. (Some historians now argue for a Sunderland origin, but Southampton is the club's traditional account.)

  24. medium

    Which club has won the most Copa del Rey titles in Spanish football?

    WhyBarcelona lead the Copa del Rey roll of honour with 32 titles, ahead of Athletic Bilbao (24) and Real Madrid (20).

  25. medium

    In which year did Real Sociedad abandon their policy of signing only Basque players?

    WhyThe policy stood until 1989, when the club signed the Liverpool-born Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge. Dalian Atkinson followed in 1990.

  26. hard

    Real Madrid went how many games unbeaten across all competitions under Zidane in his first spell?

    WhyZidane's Real went 40 games unbeaten across 2016-17, a Spanish record run, on the way to a league and European double.

  27. medium

    How many La Liga titles has FC Barcelona won in their history (as of end of 2024-25 season)?

    WhyBarcelona had 28 La Liga titles at that point, second to Real Madrid (36). They have since made it 29, retaining the crown in 2025-26 under Hansi Flick.

  28. medium

    When Atlético opened their new stadium in 2017, what name did they give it, honouring an old 1920s ground?

    WhyThe 'Metropolitano' name revived the club's pre-Calderón home from 1923; for years it carried a 'Wanda' sponsor prefix.

  29. hard

    Vinícius Júnior scored the third goal and won the Golden Ball as Real Madrid took the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December 2024. Which club did they beat 3-0 in the final?

    WhyKylian Mbappé and Rodrygo scored the first two against Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

  30. medium

    Which squad number did Sergio Busquets wear at Barcelona from 2014 onward, inherited from Carles Puyol?

    WhyBusquets wore 16 for years before taking the #5 shirt in 2014 at Carles Puyol's request; he made it his own for the rest of his Barcelona career.

  31. medium

    Which La Liga club plays at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium?

    WhySevilla have won the Europa League a record seven times.

  32. hard

    Jude Bellingham came off the bench in England's opening match at Euro 2020 - against which country?

    WhyHe replaced Harry Kane late in a 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley on 13 June 2021, Raheem Sterling scoring the goal.

  33. medium

    Who scored Real Madrid's opening goal in the 2016 Champions League final against Atlético?

    WhyThe captain headed Real ahead on 15 minutes in Milan; Carrasco levelled on 79 and Real went on to win 5-3 on penalties.

  34. medium

    Which Spanish club did Ronaldo Nazario play for before joining Real Madrid?

    WhyRonaldo joined Barcelona from PSV for £13.2m in 1996 and had a brilliant season before joining Real Madrid in 2002.

  35. hard

    Atletico Madrid's stadium capacity is approximately how many?

    WhyAs of 2026 the Metropolitano seats a little over 70,000 — it opened in 2017 and staged the Champions League final two years later.

  36. medium

    A last-gasp equaliser away at Sporting Gijón on the final day of 1980-81 secured Real Sociedad's first league title. Who scored it?

    WhyJesús María Zamora struck in the dying seconds at El Molinón to make it 2-2, snatching the championship. Real Madrid had won their own game and briefly believed the title was theirs.

  37. medium

    Which squad number did Jude Bellingham wear at Borussia Dortmund in the 2022-23 season?

    WhyHe chose 22 because it combines the 4, 8 and 10 of the midfield roles he played.

  38. hard

    In the famous 2010-11 season, Real Madrid and Barcelona met four times in 18 days across three competitions — which trophy did Real Madrid actually win in that run?

    WhyCristiano Ronaldo settled it with an extra-time header in Valencia's Mestalla.

  39. medium

    Spain lost the 2025 Nations League final on penalties. To which country?

    WhyPortugal won 5-3 on penalties in Munich on 8 June 2025 after a 2-2 draw, Rúben Neves converting the decisive spot-kick.

  40. medium

    Valencia won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in which two consecutive years?

    WhyValencia won the Fairs Cup in 1962 and retained it in 1963, then lost the 1964 final.

  41. hard

    Which La Liga goalkeeper won the Zamora Trophy with Atlético Madrid in 2015-16 after conceding an all-time record low of just 18 goals in the season?

    WhyThe Slovenian's 2015-16 tally of just 18 goals conceded set the lowest single-season total in La Liga history. He had joined Atlético from Benfica in 2014 for €16m.

  42. medium

    Barcelona played without any commercial sponsor on the front of their shirt for over a century. When a logo finally appeared in 2006, the club did something unheard of — what?

    WhyBarça paid UNICEF around 1.5m a year to wear its logo — the first major club to put a charity, not a paymaster, on its chest.

  43. medium

    Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising penalty in Real Madrid's 3-2 Clásico win over Barcelona in April 2024. Who scored the 91st-minute winner?

    WhyLucas Vázquez had made it 2-2 on 73 minutes before Bellingham bundled in the winner at the far post.

  44. hard

    Who holds Valencia's record for most appearances for the club?

    WhyMidfielder Fernando Gómez made over 550 appearances for Valencia between 1983 and 1998, a club record.

  45. medium

    In 2023 Jude Bellingham became the first English player to win which award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony?

    WhyThe Kopa Trophy goes to the best player aged under 21; Bellingham took the 2023 edition ahead of nominees including Jamal Musiala.

  46. medium

    What was the combined transfer fee when Neymar left Barcelona for PSG in 2017?

    WhyPSG triggered Neymar's release clause of €222m (£198m) — a world record that still stands.

  47. hard

    Lionel Messi made his La Liga debut for Barcelona in October 2004 against which city rivals, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 win?

    Why16 October 2004 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Messi, then 17, came on for goalscorer Deco in the 82nd minute.

  48. medium

    Which club did Gaizka Mendieta join when he left Valencia in 2001?

    WhyMendieta left Valencia for Lazio in 2001 in one of the biggest transfers of the era.

  49. medium

    Between 2001 and 2006, which Real Madrid midfielder wore the shirt number Jude Bellingham took on his arrival in 2023?

    WhyZidane wore that number throughout his playing spell at the Bernabeu, and Bellingham cited his legacy when choosing it.

  50. hard

    Valencia's opening goal in the 2004 UEFA Cup final was a penalty converted by which player?

    WhyWinger Vicente Rodríguez scored from the spot before Mista added the second in the 2-0 win over Marseille.

  51. medium

    Against which club did Vinícius Júnior make his competitive first-team debut for Real Madrid in September 2018?

    WhyHe replaced Karim Benzema in the 87th minute of a goalless Bernabéu derby on 29 September 2018, under Julen Lopetegui.

  52. medium

    Which La Liga club pulled off a famous shock title win in 1999-2000?

    WhyDeportivo's title win under Javier Irureta is considered one of the greatest upsets in Spanish football.

  53. hard

    Vinícius Júnior was born in which municipality of Rio de Janeiro state?

    WhyHe was born in São Gonçalo on 12 July 2000 and first attended a Flamengo-affiliated futsal school there as a boy.

  54. medium

    Luis Arconada's most replayed moment came in the Euro 1984 final, when a free-kick squirmed under his body. Who struck it?

    WhyMichel Platini's free-kick slid beneath the Real Sociedad goalkeeper and France went on to win 2-0. In Spain the goal is still known simply as 'the Arconada'.

  55. medium

    Which club did Valencia beat in the 2004 UEFA Cup final?

    WhyValencia beat Marseille 2-0 in the final in Gothenburg to complete a league-and-UEFA-Cup double.

  56. hard

    In which West Midlands town was Jude Bellingham born?

    WhyHe was born in Stourbridge on 29 June 2003 and joined Birmingham City's academy as a boy.

  57. medium

    Who scored Real Madrid's go-ahead goal early in extra time of the 2014 UCL final against Atlético?

    WhyAfter Ramos forced extra time with a 93rd-minute header, Bale put Real ahead in the 110th minute on the way to a 4-1 win and La Décima.

  58. medium

    Real Sociedad's home ground underwent a major redevelopment completed in 2019. Which feature was taken out?

    Whytheir home ground opened in 1993 as a multi-purpose municipal stadium; the roughly €47m rebuild, finished in October 2019, stripped out the running track and lifted capacity to about 40,000.

  59. hard

    In which season did La Liga expand from 18 to 20 clubs — its current format?

    WhyThe change happened under the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional to boost competitiveness; briefly became 22 clubs between 1995-97 before reverting to 20.

  60. medium

    What is the name of Valencia's famous stadium?

    WhyMestalla has been Valencia's home since 1923 and is known for its steep terraces and intimidating atmosphere.

  61. medium

    On 19 November 2005, a Barcelona player did something so brilliant at the Bernabéu that even Real Madrid fans rose to applaud him. Who?

    WhyRonaldinho scored two solo goals in a 3-0 win; he later admitted he didn't even notice the rival fans giving him a standing ovation.

  62. hard

    Real Madrid's biggest La Liga victory was 11-2 — against which club during the 1959-60 season?

    WhyReal Madrid 11-2 Elche (19 Sept 1959). Di Stéfano scored twice.

  63. medium

    Real Sociedad reached the Champions League knockout rounds in 2023-24. Which club eliminated them in the round of 16?

    WhyPSG won 2-0 in Paris and 2-1 at the Reale Arena for a 4-1 aggregate, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in both legs.

  64. medium

    Xavi Hernandez spent nearly his entire career at Barcelona before managing which club first?

    WhyXavi moved to Qatari club Al Sadd as a player in 2015 and then became their head coach before returning to Barcelona as manager.

  65. hard

    Barcelona holds the record for most Copa del Rey titles won — approximately how many as of 2025?

    WhyThey added the latest in 2024-25 by beating Real Madrid, leading second-placed Athletic Bilbao (24) comfortably.

  66. medium

    Jude Bellingham made his senior England debut in November 2020 - against which team?

    WhyHe came on in the 73rd minute of a 3-0 friendly win at Wembley on 12 November 2020.

  67. medium

    Jude Bellingham's younger brother Jobe made his senior debut in 2022 for which club?

    WhyJobe Bellingham broke into the Birmingham City first team at 16, three years after his brother had done the same there.

  68. hard

    Ronaldinho announced himself on his Camp Nou home debut in September 2003 with a thunderous 30-yard strike off the crossbar against which club?

    WhyIn a match that kicked off just after midnight, Ronaldinho scored a stunning long-range goal against Sevilla that went on to be voted La Liga's goal of the season.

  69. medium

    How many times did Messi win La Liga with Barcelona?

    WhyMessi won La Liga 10 times with Barcelona between 2005 and 2021.

  70. medium

    Which La Liga club won their first Copa del Rey title since 1987 by beating Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the delayed April 2021 final — ending a 34-year trophy drought?

    WhyThe 2020 final was postponed from April 2020 to April 2021 due to COVID-19.

  71. hard

    Vinícius Júnior finished top scorer at the 2017 South American Under-17 Championship in Chile, where Brazil were crowned champions. How many goals did he score?

    WhyHis seven goals also earned him the tournament's best player award, months before Real Madrid agreed to sign him.

  72. medium

    The Copa del Rey lifted at La Cartuja was Real Sociedad's first major trophy since which year?

    WhyTheir previous silverware was the 1987 Copa del Rey; the back-to-back La Liga titles of 1981 and 1982 came earlier still.

  73. medium

    Real Sociedad took the 1980-81 championship on head-to-head record after finishing level on points with the runners-up. Which club missed out?

    WhyBoth Real Sociedad and Real Madrid finished on 45 points. Real Sociedad's 3-1 home win against Madrid outweighed their 1-0 defeat in the capital, giving them the title.

  74. hard

    England's Euro 2024 round-of-16 tie, settled in extra time after Jude Bellingham's 95th-minute overhead kick, was played at which stadium?

    WhyThe 2-1 win took place in Gelsenkirchen on 30 June 2024.

  75. medium

    Who managed Valencia to the 2008 Copa del Rey title?

    WhyRonald Koeman won the 2008 Copa del Rey against Getafe, then was sacked just days later with the club close to the relegation zone.

  76. medium

    Which manager gave Lamine Yamal his Barcelona first-team debut in April 2023?

    WhyXavi, who had taken charge at Barcelona in November 2021, introduced the 15-year-old in the closing minutes and afterwards said 'He has no fear. He has talent.'

  77. hard

    Atlético Madrid's biggest ever La Liga victory was 9-0, in October 1957 — against which opponent?

    WhyAtlético thrashed UD Las Palmas 9-0 on 20 October 1957 — still their record La Liga win.

  78. medium

    How many assists did Lamine Yamal provide at Euro 2024?

    WhyHis four assists were the most by any player at that tournament, and he also completed a tournament-high 32 dribbles.

  79. medium

    Alongside Turkey's Nihat Kahveci, Real Sociedad's 2002-03 attack was led by a Serbian striker who was in his second spell at the club. Who was he?

    WhyDarko Kovačević first played for Real Sociedad from 1996 to 1999, then returned mid-way through the 2001-02 season after spells at Juventus and Lazio.

  80. hard

    Xavi Hernandez made how many appearances for Barcelona (a former club record later surpassed by Messi)?

    WhyXavi made 767 appearances for Barcelona, a club record until Lionel Messi passed it.

  81. medium

    Lamine Yamal's '304' goal celebration refers to the postcode of which neighbourhood?

    WhyRocafonda, a working-class district of Mataró, has the postcode 08304; the number also appears on his custom boots.

  82. medium

    By winning the 2023 final, Sevilla became the club with the most UEFA Cup/Europa League titles — how many had they won in total by then?

    WhySevilla won it in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2023 — seven, a record, with a 100% record in those finals.

  83. hard

    How many seasons did Luka Modrić spend at Real Madrid before departing in 2025?

    WhyModrić played 13 seasons at Real Madrid, from his 2012 arrival until the summer of 2025, becoming one of the club's most successful signings ever.

  84. medium

    Karim Benzema left Real Madrid in 2023 — which club did he join?

    WhyBenzema joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

  85. medium

    Which award did Lamine Yamal win in November 2024, finishing ahead of Arda Güler and Warren Zaïre-Emery?

    WhyTuttosport's Golden Boy goes to the best under-21 in European football; Yamal polled 488 points out of a possible 500.

  86. hard

    Which Spanish club beat Barcelona in the final of the January 2021 Supercopa de España?

    WhyAthletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 3-2 after extra time in the 2021 Supercopa final.

  87. medium

    Jude Bellingham scored on his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in August 2023, in a 2-0 win away at which club?

    WhyHe met a David Alaba corner to add Madrid's second in the 36th minute at San Mames on 12 August 2023, eight minutes after Rodrygo's opener.

  88. medium

    Which Portuguese winger starred for Barcelona (1995-2000) before his controversial £37m move to Real Madrid — the world record transfer at the time?

    WhyFigo moved Barca → Real Madrid in 2000 for £37m — world record at the time. Pig's head thrown at him on Clasico return (Nov 2002).

  89. hard

    Barcelona won the treble in 2014-15 - who scored the famous slaloming solo goal that opened the scoring in that season's Copa del Rey final?

    WhyMessi's slaloming solo goal opened the scoring in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao; Neymar added the other two goals.

  90. medium

    On the final day of the 2013-14 season, Atlético sealed the La Liga title by drawing 1-1 at Camp Nou thanks to a header from which defender?

    WhyThe Uruguayan's 49th-minute equaliser was the first time in Camp Nou's 67-year history that a visiting side clinched the title there.

  91. medium

    Which La Liga club went unbeaten in the 2023-24 Champions League knockout rounds before winning the title?

    WhyReal Madrid's remarkable run in 2023-24 saw them come from behind multiple times before winning the title.

  92. hard

    Which goalkeeper saved three Valencia penalties in the 2001 Champions League final shootout?

    WhyBayern's Oliver Kahn produced three saves in the shootout to win the 2001 final.

  93. medium

    Real Madrid won the 2022 UEFA Super Cup 2-0 in Helsinki, with Vinícius Júnior setting up Karim Benzema's goal. Who were the opponents?

    WhyDavid Alaba opened the scoring against the Europa League holders before Benzema sealed it in the 65th minute.

  94. medium

    How many consecutive La Liga seasons did Valencia finish third under Unai Emery?

    WhyEmery's Valencia finished third in 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12, behind Barcelona and Real Madrid each time.

  95. hard

    Who was Valencia's manager when they beat Porto to win the 2004 UEFA Super Cup?

    WhyClaudio Ranieri had returned for a second spell after Benítez left for Liverpool, and won the Super Cup in Monaco.

  96. medium

    Borussia Dortmund beat which club 4-1 in the 2021 DFB-Pokal final, with Jude Bellingham in the starting XI?

    WhyJadon Sancho and Erling Haaland scored two apiece at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on 13 May 2021; Dani Olmo replied for Leipzig.

  97. medium

    What is the release clause in Lamine Yamal's Barcelona contract?

    WhyBarcelona set a deliberately unreachable clause on their teenage academy star's contract to deter suitors.

  98. hard

    Who assisted the most La Liga goals in the 2014-15 season — the year Barcelona won the treble?

    WhyAs well as scoring 43 league goals, Messi topped the La Liga assist charts in 2014-15, feeding Neymar and new signing Luis Suárez as Luis Enrique's side swept league, cup and Champions League.

  99. medium

    In their record-setting 2011-12 LaLiga title season under Jose Mourinho, how many points did Real Madrid amass?

    WhyMourinho's side reached 100 points and scored 121 goals, both LaLiga records at the time, to dethrone Barcelona.

  100. medium

    What shirt number did Xavi Hernández wear for most of his Barcelona career?

    WhyXavi wore #6 from 2006 onwards (having initially worn #30, #10, #24). The #6 is historic at Barça, previously worn by Cruyff and Guardiola. Iniesta wore #8.

  101. hard

    Real Madrid set a La Liga record in 2011-12 with 100 points — how many did they finish ahead of second-placed Barcelona?

    WhyJosé Mourinho's side also set records for most goals scored (121), best goal difference (+89) and most away wins (16). Messi still managed his famous 50 league goals for Barça.

  102. medium

    Who scored the famous solo dribble — often called the 'Maradona tribute' — for Barcelona vs Getafe in the 2007 Copa del Rey semi-final?

    WhyMessi beat six defenders from inside his own half before slotting past the keeper — almost beat-for-beat Maradona's 1986 goal vs England.

  103. medium

    Who scored England's extra-time winner in their Euro 2024 round-of-16 tie, moments after Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time equaliser?

    WhyKane headed in in the 91st minute, barely a minute after Bellingham's leveller had forced extra time.

  104. hard

    Lamine Yamal started six of Spain's seven matches at Euro 2024. Which was the only one he did not start?

    WhySpain had already won the group before the 1-0 matchday-three win over Albania, and Yamal was left out of that starting XI but still appeared.

  105. medium

    At Barcelona, Neymar formed the famous 'MSN' attacking trio with Lionel Messi and which other forward?

    WhyMessi, Suárez and Neymar ('MSN') led Barcelona to the 2014-15 treble.

  106. medium

    Which English club did Valencia knock out in the semi-finals of the 2000-01 Champions League?

    WhyValencia drew 0-0 at Elland Road and won the second leg 3-0 at Mestalla to knock Leeds United out and reach the 2001 final.

  107. hard

    Against which club did Lamine Yamal make his Champions League debut in September 2023?

    WhyHe came on in the 68th minute of Barcelona's 5-0 group-stage win over Royal Antwerp on 19 September 2023.

  108. medium

    In 2000, under controversial president Jesús Gil, Atlético suffered which humiliation?

    WhyGil shrugged off the drop as a mere inconvenience and dubbed the aftermath a 'Season in Hell' — but it took two years in the second tier before they climbed back up.

  109. medium

    Real Madrid announced an agreement to sign 16-year-old Vinícius Júnior from Flamengo more than a year before he could actually move to Spain. In which year was that agreement announced?

    WhyThe deal was announced on 23 May 2017 but could only take effect after his 18th birthday on 12 July 2018.

  110. hard

    In which season did Vinícius Júnior win his first La Liga title with Real Madrid?

    WhyReal Madrid took the 2019-20 title under Zidane; Barcelona had won it in 2018-19 and Atlético Madrid in 2020-21.

  111. medium

    Which La Liga club won the 2021 UEFA Europa League under Unai Emery, beating Manchester United on penalties in the final?

    WhyVillarreal beat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties in the 2021 Europa League final in Gdansk after a 1-1 draw - their first major European trophy.

  112. medium

    Which club knocked Barcelona out of the 2024-25 Champions League?

    WhyInter drew the semi-final first leg 3-3 in Barcelona and won the second 4-3 after extra time at San Siro, going through 7-6 on aggregate.

  113. hard

    Which Spanish club won the Copa del Rey in 2004 (beating Real Madrid) and were then relegated from La Liga in 2013?

    WhyReal Zaragoza beat Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time in the 2004 Copa del Rey final; they were relegated from La Liga in 2013.

  114. medium

    Real Sociedad signed David Silva on a free transfer in August 2020. Which club had he just left?

    WhySilva joined after ten seasons at Manchester City; a serious knee injury in 2023 pre-season ended his career at Real Sociedad.

  115. medium

    Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Real Madrid won the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup final 5-3 in Rabat. Which club did they beat?

    WhyPlayed in February 2023, it was the highest-scoring final in the competition's history, and Vinícius took the Golden Ball.

  116. hard

    Which La Liga legend holds the record for scoring in six consecutive El Clásico matches, across 2011-12 and 2012-13?

    WhyCristiano Ronaldo scored in six consecutive Clasicos across 2011 and 2012 — no player has managed more against the eternal rival.

  117. medium

    Which Norwegian striker did Valencia sign from Rosenborg in 2000?

    WhyJohn Carew joined Valencia from Rosenborg in 2000 and played in the 2001 Champions League final.

  118. medium

    How many La Liga titles have Valencia won?

    WhyValencia's six league titles came in 1942, 1944, 1947, 1971, 2002 and 2004.

  119. hard

    Ronaldo scored 450 goals in how many Real Madrid appearances — averaging over a goal a game?

    WhyRonaldo left in 2018 as Real Madrid's all-time top scorer — 450 goals in 438 games, more than a goal a game across nine seasons.

  120. medium

    Why are Atlético fans and players nicknamed 'Los Colchoneros' (the Mattress Makers)?

    WhyCheap red-and-white striped ticking covered Spanish mattresses of the era - and the kit looked just like it.

  121. medium

    Which Real Madrid player scored both goals in the 2-2 first-leg draw away to Bayern Munich in the 2024 Champions League semi-final?

    WhyJoselu was the second-leg hero at the Bernabéu, but it was Vinícius who scored twice in Munich to keep the tie level.

  122. hard

    Who scored Barcelona's extra-time winner in the 2025 Copa del Rey final?

    WhyKoundé, normally a defender, struck in the 116th minute on 26 April 2025 to settle a final Barcelona had twice had to fight back in.

  123. medium

    Which club won La Liga in 2013-14, breaking Barca and Real's duopoly?

    WhySimeone's Atletico beat Barca to the title on the final day with a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou. They also reached the UCL final that May, losing to Real.

  124. medium

    Before renovation work began in 2023, which La Liga club's stadium had a capacity closest to 100,000?

    WhyCamp Nou held 99,354 pre-renovation — the largest stadium in European football. The current rebuild is targeting ~105,000 (full capacity expected 2027); Barcelona played the 2023-25 seasons at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

  125. hard

    Which club did Valencia beat in the 1980 European Cup Winners' Cup final?

    WhyValencia beat Arsenal in the 1980 final in Brussels after a goalless 120 minutes.

  126. medium

    Who was voted Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2022-23, his final campaign at Borussia Dortmund?

    WhyBellingham scored eight goals in 31 Bundesliga appearances that season and was also named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.

  127. medium

    Atlético's second La Liga title under Simeone, won in 2021, was decided on the final day with a winner from which striker at Valladolid?

    WhyCast off by Barcelona the previous summer, the Uruguayan's 67th-minute goal completed a memorable title and a personal redemption.

  128. hard

    Telmo Zarra held the record for most Pichichi (La Liga top scorer) awards for decades — how many times did the Athletic Bilbao striker win it in the 1940s and 50s?

    WhyHis name still adorns the 'Zarra Trophy' given to the top Spanish-born scorer each season.

  129. medium

    What is the name of Athletic Bilbao's stadium?

    WhySan Mames — named after a Christian martyr — has been Bilbao's home. A new San Mames opened in 2013.

  130. medium

    Birmingham City retired which squad number in Jude Bellingham's honour after his 2020 move to Borussia Dortmund?

    WhyThe club said the No. 22 had become synonymous with Bellingham, who wore it from his first-team breakthrough onwards.

  131. hard

    Real Sociedad won 1-0 at Old Trafford in the Europa League group stage in September 2022. Who scored the penalty that decided it?

    WhyBrais Méndez converted on 59 minutes after referee Marco Di Bello gave a contested handball against Lisandro Martínez, a call VAR checked and let stand, and Real Sociedad held on at Old Trafford.

  132. medium

    Barcelona's Dream Team under Cruyff won 4 consecutive La Liga titles — in which span of years?

    WhyCruyff's Dream Team won La Liga in 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 — a 4-in-a-row span ending in 1994. They also won their first European Cup 1992 vs Sampdoria.

  133. medium

    In May 2026, Barcelona clinched their league title in fitting style. How did they seal the 2025-26 La Liga crown?

    WhyA 2-0 Clásico win over Real Madrid sealed Barça's 29th league title and a second straight championship under Hansi Flick.

  134. hard

    Who was the first English player to play for Real Madrid, joining the club in 1979?

    WhyLaurie Cunningham arrived from West Brom in 1979 as Real Madrid's first English player, a trailblazing winger who later returned to win the FA Cup with Wimbledon in 1988.

  135. medium

    Atlético's 2013-14 La Liga title was their first Spanish league crown since which year?

    WhyTheir previous title came in the 1995-96 Double season under Radomir Antić.

  136. medium

    Jude Bellingham's 94th-minute winner on his Champions League debut for Real Madrid, in September 2023, came against which club?

    WhyFede Valverde's blocked shot fell to him at the Bernabeu on 20 September 2023 for a 1-0 group-stage win.

  137. hard

    Real Sociedad reached the European Cup semi-finals in 1982-83, going out to the club that went on to lift the trophy. Which German side was it?

    WhyHamburger SV eliminated Real Sociedad in the last four and then beat Juventus 1-0 in the 1983 final. Real Sociedad had knocked out Víkingur, Celtic and Sporting CP on the way.

  138. medium

    Which coach led Barcelona to the La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España treble in 2024-25?

    WhyFlick, previously in charge of Bayern Munich and Germany, took over at Barcelona in the summer of 2024.

  139. medium

    Vinícius Júnior took Real Madrid's number 7 shirt for the 2023-24 season after which player left the club?

    WhyHazard's exit in June 2023 freed the number 7; Asensio's departure freed the 11, which went to Rodrygo.

  140. hard

    Diego Forlan won the Pichichi top scorer award in La Liga with Villarreal — in which season?

    WhyForlan netted 25 league goals in his debut Villarreal campaign (2004-05), also claiming the European Golden Shoe. He won a second Pichichi at Atletico in 2008-09 with 32.

  141. medium

    In which Catalan town was Lamine Yamal born in July 2007?

    WhyHe was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, in the Barcelona metropolitan area, but spent his childhood in the Rocafonda district of Mataró.

  142. medium

    How old was Vinícius Júnior when he made his senior debut for Flamengo in May 2017?

    WhyBorn in July 2000, he was still 16 on his debut day of 13 May 2017 — two months short of his 17th birthday.

  143. hard

    Jude Bellingham's first Borussia Dortmund goal in 2020 made him the club's youngest ever scorer, beating a record held by which former Dortmund player?

    WhySahin had been 17 years and 82 days old; Bellingham was 17 years and 77 days when he scored in September 2020.

  144. medium

    Vinícius Júnior made his senior debut for Flamengo in May 2017 as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1-1 Série A draw. Who were the opponents?

    WhyThe debut came on 13 May 2017 against Atlético Mineiro, and two days later Flamengo handed him an improved contract.

  145. medium

    Who scored the most goals in La Liga history in total across his career?

    WhyMessi scored 474 La Liga goals during his career at Barcelona — the all-time record.

  146. hard

    Which businessman acquired a controlling stake in Valencia in 2014?

    WhySingaporean businessman Peter Lim took control of Valencia through Meriton Holdings in 2014.

  147. medium

    At Euro 2024 Lamine Yamal was named Young Player of the Tournament. Which Spain teammate was named Player of the Tournament?

    WhyRodri started all but one of Spain's seven matches and had to come off at half-time in the final against England.

  148. medium

    How old was Jude Bellingham when he made his senior debut for Birmingham City?

    WhyHe was 16 years and 38 days old, the youngest player Birmingham City had ever fielded in their first team.

  149. hard

    Xavi won how many La Liga titles with Barcelona as a player?

    WhyEight league titles across 17 first-team seasons — Xavi then added a ninth Barcelona league as coach in 2023.

  150. medium

    Which was the last La Liga club outside Madrid and Barcelona to win the title before Atletico in 2014?

    WhyValencia won back-to-back La Liga titles in 2002 and 2004 under Rafa Benitez.

  151. medium

    Real Madrid's 14th Champions League title came in which year — beating Liverpool 1-0?

    WhyReal Madrid won their 14th CL in 2022, beating Liverpool 1-0 in Paris (Vinicius Jr goal, Courtois 9 saves). Their 15th was 2024 vs Dortmund 2-0.

  152. hard

    Real Madrid signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 for an initial fee of how much?

    WhyDortmund announced a fixed fee of €103m plus variable add-ons worth up to around 30% of that figure.

  153. medium

    Jude Bellingham scored his first Champions League goal in April 2021, in a quarter-final tie against which club?

    WhyThe 17-year-old curled a shot past Ederson in the second leg at Signal Iduna Park, though Manchester City still won the tie.

  154. medium

    Who was Real Sociedad's manager when they won the 1987 Copa del Rey?

    WhyThe Welshman John Toshack managed Real Sociedad from 1985 to 1989 and won the 1986-87 Copa del Rey, beating Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at La Romareda. He left for Real Madrid in 1989 and later returned to San Sebastian twice.

  155. hard

    Which La Liga club — based in the southern Madrid suburbs and re-founded in 1983 — plays at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez?

    WhyGetafe, re-founded in 1983, climbed from the regional leagues to La Liga by 2004 and have stayed mostly top-flight since.

  156. medium

    Which midfielder formed Valencia's central-midfield partnership with David Albelda under Rafael Benítez?

    WhyRubén Baraja and David Albelda were the double pivot behind Valencia's 2002 and 2004 league titles.

  157. medium

    Who scored the goal that won Real Madrid their record 14th Champions League in 2022?

    WhyVinicius Junior scored the only goal as Real beat Liverpool 1-0 in Paris in 2022.

  158. hard

    Which La Liga club is nicknamed 'Los Carbayones', despite never winning a Spanish title?

    WhyReal Oviedo, nicknamed Los Carbayones after the city's oak trees, have never won La Liga.

  159. medium

    Once Camp Nou's renovation is complete (~105,000 capacity), which La Liga stadium will be the second largest in Spain?

    WhyIt reopened after a 2019-24 renovation costing well over €1bn, with a retractable roof and pitch, holding just over 80,000.

  160. medium

    Which club did Valencia beat in the 2019 Copa del Rey final?

    WhyValencia beat Barcelona 2-1 in Seville to win the Copa del Rey in their centenary season.

  161. hard

    Luka Romero became the youngest player ever to appear in La Liga in 2020. For which club did he debut aged just 15 years and 219 days?

    WhyHe came on as a substitute against Real Madrid.

  162. medium

    Dalian Atkinson, signed from Sheffield Wednesday in 1990 once Real Sociedad had opened their doors to non-Basques, stayed a single season. Which English club did he join next?

    WhyAtkinson moved to Aston Villa in 1991 for around £1.6m, and in October 1992 scored the solo goal at Wimbledon that was voted Goal of the Season in the Premier League's first campaign. Ipswich Town had been his first club.

  163. medium

    Which manager led Valencia to both the 2000 and 2001 Champions League finals?

    WhyArgentine coach Héctor Cúper took Valencia to back-to-back European Cup finals before joining Inter.

  164. hard

    Lamine Yamal became La Liga's youngest goalscorer in October 2023. Whose record did he break?

    WhyOlinga was 16 years and 98 days old when he scored for Málaga against Celta Vigo in 2012.

  165. medium

    The animal on Atlético's crest, lifted straight from Madrid's coat of arms, is what?

    Why'El Oso y el Madroño' has symbolised the city since the Middle Ages; a statue of it now stands outside the Metropolitano.

  166. medium

    As of 2026, who was Real Madrid's top scorer for most of the 2000s and holds the record for appearances?

    WhyRaul scored 323 goals for Real Madrid in 741 appearances before leaving for Schalke in 2010.

  167. hard

    Messi scored twice in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Athletic Club in the 2015 Copa del Rey final — who scored their other goal?

    WhyMessi opened with his legendary slalom from the halfway line; Neymar added the second before Messi struck again at Camp Nou.

  168. medium

    As of 2026, who has scored the most El Clasico goals in history?

    WhyMessi scored 26 goals in El Clasico matches over his career — more than any other player in the history of the fixture.

  169. medium

    In which year did Lamine Yamal join Barcelona's La Masia academy?

    WhyHe joined the academy in 2014 at the age of seven, and made his first-team debut nine years later.

  170. hard

    What is the longest unbeaten run in La Liga history?

    WhyBarcelona's 43-game unbeaten run bridged 2017-18 — ended only by a wild 5-4 defeat at Levante with the title already sealed.

  171. medium

    Which Catalan club shocked Spanish football in 2023-24 by finishing third and qualifying for the Champions League for the first time, under manager Míchel — beating Barcelona 4-2 home and away that season?

    WhyIn only their fourth top-flight season, Girona eventually finished above Barcelona. Real Madrid won the title and Girona's Artem Dovbyk won the Pichichi with 24 goals.

  172. medium

    Barcelona and Real Madrid contest 'El Clásico', but Barça have a separate fierce LOCAL derby against which Catalan rival?

    WhyThe 'Derbi barceloní' against RCD Espanyol carries deep identity weight; Espanyol historically aligned with Spanish, not Catalan, sentiment.

  173. hard

    Which Spain player scored a hat-trick in the 7-1 win over Georgia in which Lamine Yamal made his international debut?

    WhyMorata's treble on 8 September 2023 was the first hat-trick by a Spain men's player since Ferran Torres scored three against Germany in 2020.

  174. medium

    Which club knocked Barcelona out of the 2021-22 Europa League quarter-finals?

    WhyEintracht Frankfurt won 3-2 at Camp Nou to reach the semis on their way to the title.

  175. medium

    Real Madrid's Galacticos era was built around players like Ronaldo, Beckham, Zidane and who else?

    WhyLuis Figo controversially left Barcelona for Real Madrid in 2000 — he was pelted with objects every time he returned to Camp Nou.

  176. hard

    Vinícius Júnior scored the 71st-minute opener as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 in the March 2020 Clásico. Who added the second goal in stoppage time?

    WhyMariano Díaz struck in the 92nd minute at the Bernabéu, sending Zinedine Zidane's side back to the top of La Liga.

  177. medium

    Real Sociedad finished as La Liga runners-up in 2002-03. How far behind the champions Real Madrid did they end up?

    WhyReal Madrid ended on 78 points to Real Sociedad's 76, wrapping up the title on the final day against Athletic.

  178. medium

    In which season were Real Sociedad relegated from La Liga to the Segunda División?

    WhyThey finished 19th in 2006-07 and dropped into the second tier, where they stayed for three seasons.

  179. hard

    Sergio Ramos played how many total games for Real Madrid (all competitions) — making him one of their longest-serving players?

    WhySergio Ramos played 671 matches for Real Madrid (2005-2021) across all competitions — second only to Raúl (741). Won 5 La Liga, 4 CL (including 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018).

  180. medium

    Which coach handed Lamine Yamal his senior Spain debut in 2023?

    WhyDe la Fuente took charge of Spain in December 2022 and went on to win Euro 2024 with Yamal in his front three.

  181. medium

    At which stadium was the 2001 Champions League final, in which Valencia were beaten, played?

    WhyThe 2001 final between Bayern Munich and Valencia was staged at the San Siro in Milan.

  182. hard

    Real Sociedad won their first-ever La Liga title in which year — one of the biggest surprises in Spanish football?

    WhyReal Sociedad won back-to-back titles in 1980-81 and 1981-82, the first in 1980-81.

  183. medium

    Lamine Yamal assisted Spain's opening goal in the Euro 2024 final. Who scored it?

    WhyNico Williams finished Yamal's pass a minute into the second half in Berlin and was named man of the match.

  184. medium

    Atlético's 2013 Copa del Rey final win was extra sweet because it came where, and against whom?

    WhyDiego Costa and Miranda struck to end a 14-year, 25-game winless run against their city rivals — in Real's own backyard.

  185. hard

    Jude Bellingham's 2019 Birmingham City debut broke a club record for youngest first-team player that had stood since 1970 - whose record was it?

    WhyTrevor Francis, later Britain's first million-pound footballer, had held the Birmingham record since 1970; Bellingham beat it by 101 days.

  186. medium

    Vinícius Júnior set up the opening goal in the 2023 Copa del Rey final, won 2-1 by Real Madrid against Osasuna. Who scored both of Real Madrid's goals?

    WhyRodrygo struck in the second minute and again on 70 minutes in Seville, sealing Real Madrid's first Copa del Rey since 2014.

  187. medium

    Which squad number did Lamine Yamal wear for Barcelona during the 2023-24 season?

    WhyHe wore 27 throughout 2023-24 before switching to 19 for the 2024-25 campaign.

  188. hard

    Two days after his senior Flamengo debut in May 2017, Vinícius Júnior signed a new contract that raised his buyout clause from €30 million to what figure?

    WhyThe new deal ran to 2022 and lifted the release clause to €45 million, days before Real Madrid moved for him.

  189. medium

    Which goalkeeper joined Valencia from Real Madrid in 1998 and went on to spend a decade at the club?

    WhySantiago Cañizares left Real Madrid for Valencia in 1998 and stayed until 2008, playing through the Cúper and Benítez trophy years.

  190. medium

    Which Argentine centre-back joined Valencia in 2000 and became a mainstay of their title-winning defence?

    WhyRoberto Ayala arrived from Milan in 2000 and anchored Valencia's defence through both La Liga titles.

  191. hard

    Before establishing himself at Real Sociedad, Xabi Alonso spent the first half of the 2000-01 season on loan at which Basque club?

    WhyThe Eibar loan was his first extended run of senior football; John Toshack, appointed in January 2001, recalled him, and later handed the 20-year-old the club captaincy.

  192. easy

    As of 2026, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer in La Liga?

    WhyMessi scored 474 La Liga goals for Barcelona between 2004 and 2021, also the all-time record for the competition.

  193. easy

    In which city do Real Sociedad play their home matches at the Reale Arena?

    WhyThe ground, long known simply as their home ground, stands in San Sebastián (Donostia), the capital of Gipuzkoa.

  194. hard

    Real Betis won the Copa del Rey in 2022 — their first major trophy since when?

    WhyBetis beat Valencia 5-4 on penalties in 2022 for their third Copa del Rey (1977, 2005, 2022); the 17-year drought after 2005 was Joaquín's bridge between titles.

  195. easy

    Which national team does Jude Bellingham represent at senior level?

    WhyHe made his senior England debut in November 2020 and went on to play at Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.

  196. easy

    Lamine Yamal made his senior Spain debut in September 2023 in a Euro 2024 qualifier away to which country?

    WhySpain won 7-1 away to Georgia on 8 September 2023; Yamal came on shortly before half-time and scored the seventh goal.

  197. hard

    Jude Bellingham scored on his competitive Borussia Dortmund debut in a 5-0 German Cup win in September 2020 - against which club?

    WhyHe scored in the 30th minute away at Duisburg on 14 September 2020, after Jadon Sancho's penalty had opened the scoring.

  198. easy

    Which club has won La Liga the most times?

    WhyReal Madrid hold the record with 36 La Liga titles, ahead of Barcelona's 29; they once won five in a row twice (1961-65 and 1986-90).

  199. easy

    Who won La Liga's Pichichi top scorer award the most times?

    WhyMessi won the Pichichi eight times across his Barcelona career.

  200. hard

    Atlético Madrid won the La Liga and Copa del Rey double in 1995-96 — which Spanish forward led their attack, having scored the last-minute winner in the 1992 Olympic final?

    WhyKiko was the totem of Radomir Antic's double winners — the Cadiz-born forward had also scored in Spain's 1992 Olympic final win.

  201. easy

    Which La Liga club won the 2023-24 title — their 36th overall, clinched with four games to spare after Girona beat Barcelona?

    WhyAncelotti's side, inspired by Bellingham's debut season, lost just once all league campaign on their way to reclaiming the crown from Barcelona.

  202. easy

    How old was Jude Bellingham when he made his senior England debut?

    WhyAt 17 years and 136 days he became England's third-youngest debutant, behind Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney.

  203. hard

    When Vinícius Júnior won the 2023 Samba Gold — the award for the best Brazilian player in Europe — he ended whose three-year run as holder?

    WhyNeymar had won it in 2020, 2021 and 2022; Vinícius then retained the award in 2024.

  204. easy

    As of 2026, who is the all-time top scorer in La Liga history?

    WhyMessi netted 474 La Liga goals for Barcelona (2004-2021), comfortably clear of Cristiano Ronaldo's 311.

  205. easy

    Jude Bellingham won the La Liga title in his debut season at Real Madrid — in which year?

    WhyBellingham scored 19 league goals in 2023-24, sealing the La Liga and Champions League double in his first Madrid season and the league's Player of the Season award.

  206. hard

    Which Spanish club plays at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque?

    WhyButarque is home to Leganes, the southern-Madrid neighbours who first reached La Liga in 2016.

  207. easy

    By what nickname are Valencia CF commonly known?

    Why"Che" is a Valencian interjection, and the club and its fans have long been known as Los Che.

  208. easy

    Vinícius Júnior won The Best FIFA Men's Player award for which year?

    WhyHe took the 2024 award in Doha with 48 voting points to Rodri's 43, weeks after finishing second in the Ballon d'Or.

  209. hard

    Real Sociedad won back-to-back La Liga titles — in which years?

    WhyLa Real edged Real Madrid on the final day in 1981, then retained the title in 1982 — the txuri-urdin's only two championships.

  210. easy

    Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time overhead kick rescued England in the Euro 2024 round of 16 - against which country?

    WhyIvan Schranz had put Slovakia ahead in the 25th minute on 30 June 2024 before Bellingham levelled in the 95th.

  211. easy

    How many goals did Vinícius Júnior score in the first half of the 2024 Supercopa de España final against Barcelona?

    WhyHe struck on 7, 10 and 39 minutes (the last a penalty) in Riyadh, and Rodrygo added a fourth in the 4-1 win.

  212. hard

    In which year did Deportivo La Coruña win La Liga — one of the biggest upsets in Spanish football?

    WhyJavier Irureta's 'Super Depor' — powered by Roy Makaay's goals, Djalminha's flair and captain Fran — took the 1999-2000 crown, the first league title in the club's history.

  213. easy

    Which squad number did Jude Bellingham take when he signed for Real Madrid in 2023?

    WhyDefender Jesus Vallejo gave up the number and switched to 24 so the new signing could take it.

  214. easy

    Antoine Griezmann, who joined Real Sociedad's academy as a teenager, was sold in the summer of 2014. Where did he go?

    WhyAtlético Madrid paid roughly €30m in 2014 after Griezmann's 16-goal La Liga season; his switch to Barcelona did not come until 2019.

  215. hard

    Jude Bellingham made his senior debut for Birmingham City in an EFL Cup tie in August 2019 - against which club?

    WhyBirmingham lost 3-0 at Fratton Park on 6 August 2019, with Bellingham playing 80 minutes on his first senior appearance.

  216. easy

    Lamine Yamal started the Euro 2024 final. Which country did Spain beat to win the title?

    WhySpain won 2-1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on 14 July 2024, Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the late winner.

  217. easy

    Who scored the iconic winning volley for Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final?

    WhyZidane's left-foot volley against Bayer Leverkusen is considered one of the greatest goals ever scored.

  218. hard

    Valencia signed playmaker Pablo Aimar in 2001 from which Argentine club?

    WhyAimar joined Valencia from River Plate in January 2001 and stayed until 2006.

  219. easy

    Atlético Madrid clinched the 2013-14 La Liga title with a 1-1 final-day draw away to Barcelona — which Atlético player headed the second-half equaliser?

    WhyGodín headed in Gabi's corner on 49' at the Camp Nou to clinch it 1-1.

  220. easy

    Valencia lost the 2001 Champions League final to which club?

    WhyBayern Munich beat Valencia on penalties after a 1-1 draw, a second final defeat in a row for the Spanish side.

  221. hard

    Which La Liga club's ground is nicknamed 'The Cauldron' due to its intense atmosphere?

    WhyOsasuna's El Sadar in Pamplona, one of Spain's steepest and loudest grounds, has repeatedly topped La Liga's atmosphere polls.

  222. easy

    Which Mexican striker, famed for his acrobatic bicycle-kick finishes, won multiple Pichichi awards at Real Madrid in the late 1980s?

    WhyHugo Sanchez was LaLiga's top scorer four times as a Madrid player and famously scored a whole season of goals with first-time strikes.

  223. easy

    Who was Valencia's manager when they won the 2004 UEFA Cup?

    WhyRafael Benítez won both La Liga and the UEFA Cup with Valencia in 2003-04 before leaving for Liverpool.

  224. hard

    Which two Spanish players share the record for most La Liga appearances with 622 each?

    WhyGoalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta (1981-1998, Athletic/Barca/Valencia) and winger Joaquín (2001-2023, Real Betis/Valencia/Málaga) are joint record holders at 622 La Liga apps each.

  225. easy

    Barcelona won the 2025 Copa del Rey final 3-2 after extra time. Which club did they beat?

    WhyBarcelona led through Pedri, fell 2-1 behind, then Ferran Torres levelled before a 116th-minute winner sealed their 32nd Copa del Rey.

  226. easy

    Which La Liga club won the title in 2013-14 under Simeone — ending the Real-Barca duopoly for the first time in a decade?

    WhyAtlético sealed the title with a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou on the final matchday (Diego Godín header). They added a second LL title in 2020-21.

  227. hard

    Which player was sold by Valencia to Lazio in 2001 for €48m — becoming Spain's most expensive export at the time?

    WhyMendieta was twice voted UEFA Midfielder of the Year at Valencia before his high-profile move.

  228. easy

    Which Polish striker won the La Liga Pichichi (top scorer) in his debut season at Barcelona 2022-23 — with 23 goals?

    WhyLewandowski won the 2022-23 Pichichi (23 goals) in his debut La Liga season after moving from Bayern. Benzema was 2nd (19 goals), Vinicius 3rd (10 goals).

  229. easy

    Who converted the 63rd-minute penalty that won Real Sociedad the 2020 Copa del Rey?

    WhyCaptain Mikel Oyarzabal sent Unai Simón the wrong way from the spot after Portu was brought down in the box.

  230. hard

    Who was La Liga's top scorer (Pichichi winner) in the 2023-24 season?

    WhyUkrainian striker Artem Dovbyk won the Pichichi with 24 goals for Girona in a breakthrough season — Alexander Sørloth (23) was the closest challenger.

  231. easy

    At which stadium do Real Madrid play their home games?

    WhyThe renovated Bernabeu reopened in 2023 with a retractable roof and stunning modern design.

  232. easy

    Which animal appears on Valencia CF's club crest?

    WhyThe bat sits atop Valencia's crest, taken from the coat of arms of the city of Valencia.

  233. hard

    Vinícius Júnior made his senior debut for Brazil in a September 2019 friendly, coming off the bench in a 1-0 defeat. Who were the opponents?

    WhyThe 19-year-old came on late against Peru at the LA Memorial Coliseum on 10 September 2019, lining up alongside his idol Neymar.

  234. easy

    Which player was named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for 2023-24?

    WhyVinícius scored six goals in the campaign, including Real Madrid's second in the final against Borussia Dortmund.

  235. easy

    Against which club did Lionel Messi score his first career hat-trick in La Liga — in a famous 3-3 El Clásico draw on 10 March 2007?

    WhyAged just 19, Messi scored all 3 Barca goals at the Camp Nou (equalising 2-2 and then 3-3 in the 90th minute).

  236. hard

    Atlético Madrid's famous 2013-14 La Liga title — how many points behind them did both Barcelona and Real Madrid finish?

    WhyAtlético 90, Barcelona 87, Real Madrid 87. The title was sealed with a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou on the final matchday — their first league title in 18 years.

  237. easy

    Which La Liga club plays in DISTINCTIVE YELLOW home shirts — nicknamed El Submarino Amarillo (The Yellow Submarine)?

    WhyVillarreal (founded 1923, based in Castellón) play in yellow — a rare colour in top European football. Won Europa League 2021.

  238. easy

    Which player scored 91 goals in a single calendar year in 2012, a world record?

    WhyMessi's 91 goals in 2012 shattered Gerd Muller's record of 85 set in 1972.

  239. hard

    When Lamine Yamal became Spain's youngest senior international in September 2023, whose record did he break?

    WhyGavi had debuted for Spain in 2021 aged 17 years and 62 days; Yamal was 16 years and 57 days old.

  240. easy

    Vinícius Júnior scored the seventh-minute opener in Brazil's 4-1 round-of-16 win at the 2022 World Cup. Who were the opponents?

    WhyIt was his first World Cup goal; Brazil went on to lose the quarter-final to Croatia on penalties.

  241. easy

    Which shirt number has Vinícius Júnior worn for Real Madrid since the start of the 2023-24 season?

    WhyHe asked Florentino Pérez for the number 7 previously worn by Raúl and Cristiano Ronaldo.

  242. hard

    Who managed Seville-based club Betis to their only La Liga title in 1935?

    WhyIrish-born Patrick O'Connell is a forgotten football hero — he managed Betis to their only title and later saved Barcelona from bankruptcy.

  243. easy

    Telmo Zarra, whose name graces the trophy for La Liga's top Spanish-born scorer, spent his entire top-flight career with which club?

    WhyHe played for the Basque club that famously fields only locally-developed players.

  244. easy

    In which year was Vinícius Júnior born?

    WhyVinícius was born on 12 July 2000 in São Gonçalo, across the bay from Rio de Janeiro.

  245. hard

    Who was Barcelona's manager when they won the 1997-98 Copa del Rey final 1-1 (5-4 pens) over Mallorca?

    WhyLouis van Gaal managed Barcelona 1997-2000, winning 1997-98 La Liga + Copa del Rey (1-1 vs Mallorca, won on pens).

  246. easy

    Which club are Valencia's city rivals in the Valencian derby?

    WhyLevante UD are the other major club in the city of Valencia, making theirs the true city derby.

  247. easy

    In which decade was Valencia CF founded?

    WhyValencia CF was founded in March 1919, and marked their centenary during the 2018-19 season.

  248. hard

    The La Liga Golden Boot is named the Trofeo Pichichi after a legend of which club?

    WhyRafael 'Pichichi' Moreno, who died of typhus in 1922 aged 29, was the first to score at the San Mamés stadium; La Liga's top-scorer trophy bears his nickname.

  249. easy

    Real Sociedad's 2020 Copa del Rey final was finally played in April 2021 at La Cartuja in Seville, and was settled 1-0. Which side did they beat to lift the cup?

    WhyReal Sociedad beat Athletic Club 1-0 — the first all-Basque Copa del Rey final since 1927, played behind closed doors because of the pandemic.

  250. easy

    Which club did David Silva join when he left Valencia in 2010?

    WhySilva moved from Valencia to Manchester City in the summer of 2010 and spent a decade there.

  251. hard

    Borussia Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham in July 2020 for an initial fee reported at how much?

    WhyHis boyhood club received a guaranteed £25m up front, with add-ons tied to appearances and achievements.

  252. easy

    What colour shirts do Atletico Madrid traditionally wear?

    WhyAtletico wear vertical red and white stripes — similar to Southampton and River Plate.

  253. easy

    Real Sociedad played their last game at Atotxa in 1993. Which stadium became their new home?

    WhyAnoeta opened in August 1993 and is now known as the Reale Arena. San Mamés belongs to Athletic Club, El Sadar to Osasuna and Mendizorroza to Alavés.

  254. hard

    Which club did Valencia eliminate in the semi-finals of the 2003-04 UEFA Cup?

    WhyValencia beat regional rivals Villarreal in the semi-finals before defeating Marseille in the final.

  255. easy

    Which La Liga club's nickname translates as 'Yellow Submarine' — a reference to a Beatles song adopted by fans?

    WhyVillarreal fans adopted the Yellow Submarine nickname ('El Submarino Amarillo') after The Beatles' song. Their yellow home shirts have been their identity since early days.

  256. easy

    In which year was Real Sociedad formally founded?

    WhyThe club was constituted on 7 September 1909, growing out of the San Sebastián Recreation Club. King Alfonso XIII granted it the 'Real' (Royal) title a few months later, in February 1910.

  257. hard

    Which La Liga club has the nickname 'Los Blanquiazules'?

    WhyThe nickname means 'the blue-and-whites' after Espanyol's striped shirts; the Barcelona-based club are also affectionately known as 'Los Periquitos' — the Parakeets.

  258. easy

    Which player holds the La Liga record for most goals in a single season — 50 goals in 37 games during the 2011-12 campaign?

    WhyMessi scored 50, Ronaldo 46 that season — a combined 96 was the most ever by two players in the same European top-flight season.

  259. easy

    What is the name of Sevilla's stadium, named after a legendary former club president?

    WhyThe Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is named after the club president who oversaw its construction.

  260. hard

    Which squad number was Lamine Yamal wearing when he made his Barcelona first-team debut in the 2022-23 season?

    WhyHe wore the high reserve-team number 41 in 2022-23; it was the first of several numbers he has had at the club.

  261. easy

    Which long-serving German midfielder, a passing metronome signed in 2014, retired after Madrid's 2024 Champions League win and went out at the very top?

    WhyKroos won five Champions Leagues at Madrid and bowed out in 2024, choosing to retire rather than chase more medals — a rare graceful exit.

  262. easy

    Which La Liga club is nicknamed 'The White Ballet'?

    WhyReal Madrid have worn white since their founding and are famous for their fluid attacking play.

  263. hard

    Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in La Liga history at what age in 2023?

    WhyBarcelona's Lamine Yamal scored aged 16 years 87 days vs Granada on 8 Oct 2023 — breaking the previous youngest-scorer record.

  264. easy

    Which city is home to the La Liga club Real Betis?

    WhyReal Betis share Seville with their fierce rivals Sevilla — the Seville derby is one of Spain's most passionate.

  265. easy

    What is the name of Valencia's home stadium?

    WhyValencia have played at Mestalla since 1923, named after the irrigation channel that ran beside the site.

  266. hard

    Which shirt number was Vinícius Júnior wearing when he made his Real Madrid first-team debut in September 2018?

    WhyHe debuted in the number 28 shirt, and only moved into single figures years later.

  267. easy

    Which England captain wore the number 23 shirt at Real Madrid when he joined in 2003?

    WhyBeckham chose 23 at Madrid (his #7 was given to Raúl) — a number he later took to LA Galaxy.

  268. easy

    Valencia lost the 2000 Champions League final to which club?

    WhyReal Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 in Paris in the first all-Spanish European Cup final.

  269. hard

    As of 2026, who holds the record for most La Liga titles won as a player?

    WhyPaco Gento won 12 La Liga titles with Real Madrid (1953-69); Messi is second with 10.

  270. easy

    How old was Jude Bellingham when he joined Borussia Dortmund in July 2020?

    WhyBorn on 29 June 2003, he had turned 17 only days before the transfer was completed.

  271. easy

    Lamine Yamal's mother, Sheila Ebana, was born in which country?

    WhyShe comes from Bata in Equatorial Guinea; Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Larache in Morocco.

  272. hard

    Which Galician club won their first ever La Liga title in 1999-2000 — finishing five points ahead of Barcelona under manager Javier Irureta?

    WhyDeportivo clinched the title with a 2-0 home win over Espanyol on the final day. Real Madrid finished 5th amid managerial chaos; defending champions Barcelona were 2nd.

  273. easy

    Which Spanish club won the Europa League a record seven times?

    WhySevilla are the undisputed kings of the Europa League, winning it in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2023.

  274. easy

    Which Spanish club is nicknamed 'Los Che' and plays in WHITE home shirts at Mestalla stadium?

    WhyValencia CF, nicknamed 'Los Che' (a Valencian dialect greeting meaning 'hey, mate'). Play in all-white home kit.

  275. hard

    Messi scored how many hat-tricks in La Liga — a record for the competition?

    WhyBy his Barcelona exit in 2021, Messi had 36 La Liga hat-tricks to Cristiano Ronaldo's 34 — alongside a competition-record 474 league goals.

  276. easy

    Which La Liga club did Pep Guardiola manage before going to Bayern and Man City?

    WhyGuardiola managed Barcelona from 2008 to 2012, winning 14 trophies including three La Liga titles.

  277. easy

    Xabi Alonso came through Real Sociedad's academy and left the club in August 2004. Which side signed him?

    WhyLiverpool paid around £10.5m for him in 2004; his moves to Real Madrid (2009) and Bayern Munich (2014) came much later.

  278. hard

    Real Madrid won La Liga in 2021-22 with how many points?

    WhyAncelotti's Real took the 2021-22 title with 86 points — then added the Champions League for the double.

  279. easy

    Jude Bellingham began his senior career at Birmingham City - in which division were they playing at the time?

    WhyBirmingham spent the whole of his 2019-20 breakthrough season in the Championship, England's second tier.

  280. easy

    John Aldridge was the signing that ended Real Sociedad's long tradition of fielding only Basque players. Which club did they buy him from?

    WhyAldridge moved from Liverpool to Real Sociedad on 14 September 1989 for about £1.25m, becoming the first non-Basque player the club had signed in over four decades. He had joined Liverpool from Oxford United in January 1987, which is why Oxford is such a tempting wrong answer.

  281. hard

    Atlético Madrid switched to red-and-white stripes around 1911 — what is the most-cited reason?

    WhyBoard member Juan Elorduy went to England for blue kits, couldn't find them, and brought back cheap red-and-white striped shirts instead.

  282. easy

    In December 2007 a six-month-old Lamine Yamal was photographed in the bath with which Barcelona player for a charity calendar?

    WhyThe shoot took place in the visitors' dressing room at Camp Nou, and the pictures went viral in July 2024 when Yamal's father posted them during Euro 2024.

  283. easy

    Lamine Yamal made his Barcelona first-team debut in April 2023, coming off the bench in a 4-0 La Liga win. Which club were the opponents?

    WhyHe came on in the 83rd minute against Real Betis on 29 April 2023, and nearly scored before Rui Silva saved his shot.

  284. hard

    Jude Bellingham won the 2023 Golden Boy award - which Italian newspaper presents it?

    WhyTuttosport has run the Golden Boy since 2003 for the best under-21 in European football; Bellingham polled 485 of a possible 500 points.

  285. easy

    Which club won La Liga in 2013-14, ending the Madrid-Barcelona duopoly with a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou on the final day?

    WhySimeone's Atletico clinched the title with Diego Godin's header against Barca. They went on to reach the Champions League final the same season.

  286. easy

    In August 2022 Real Sociedad banked the biggest transfer fee in their history for Alexander Isak. Which club bought him?

    WhyNewcastle United paid a then club-record €70m; Real Sociedad had signed Isak from Borussia Dortmund for about €10m in 2019.

  287. hard

    Which La Liga club sold their training ground, the Ciudad Deportiva, in 2001 to clear debts and fund Galactico signings?

    WhyReal Madrid sold their Ciudad Deportiva to the city in 2001, wiping out their debt and funding signings such as Zidane, Figo and Ronaldo.

  288. easy

    How many times have Real Sociedad been crowned champions of La Liga?

    WhyReal Sociedad have two Spanish league titles, both won back-to-back in the early 1980s under Alberto Ormaetxea. They have never won it since.

  289. easy

    Which La Liga club plays their home games at the Metropolitano stadium?

    WhyAtletico moved to the Metropolitano in 2017 after leaving the Vicente Calderon.

  290. hard

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to win his first Clasico in October 2023 - who had put Barcelona ahead?

    WhyGundogan scored his first Barcelona goal in the sixth minute; Bellingham replied on 68 minutes and again in stoppage time.

  291. easy

    Atlético Madrid contest the Madrid derby against which fierce city rival?

    WhyThe Madrid derby pits Atlético against neighbours Real Madrid.

  292. easy

    What is the nickname for the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona?

    WhyEl Clasico is one of the most-watched club football matches in the world.

  293. hard

    Barcelona's 2025 Copa del Rey final was played at which stadium?

    WhyThe Seville venue, built for the 1999 World Athletics Championships, has staged the Copa del Rey final several times.

  294. easy

    Valencia won La Liga in 2001-02 and 2003-04 under which manager — who later took Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005?

    WhyBenítez also won the UEFA Cup with Valencia in 2004 (treble season of sorts), then left for Liverpool that summer and won the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan.

  295. easy

    Which striker did Valencia sign from Real Zaragoza in 2005, going on to score more than 100 goals for the club?

    WhyDavid Villa scored around 129 goals in five seasons at Valencia after arriving from Zaragoza in 2005.

  296. hard

    Which Valencia player saw his penalty saved to end the 2001 Champions League final shootout?

    WhyMauricio Pellegrino's spot-kick was saved to hand Bayern Munich the trophy in Milan.

  297. easy

    Which club had won the most LaLiga titles in the competition's history as of 2024?

    WhyReal Madrid lead the all-time LaLiga roll of honour with 36 titles by 2024, well ahead of Barcelona.

  298. easy

    Who won the 2025-26 La Liga title?

    WhyThey sealed it with a 2-0 win in the Clásico, under Hansi Flick.

  299. hard

    The 2007 charity calendar that paired baby Lamine Yamal with a Barcelona player was produced with the club and UNICEF by which Spanish sports newspaper?

    WhyThe Barcelona-based daily Sport ran the fundraising calendar, and the photographs were taken by Joan Monfort.

  300. hard

    Real Sociedad finished the 1979-80 league season a single point short of the championship. How many of their 34 games did they lose?

    WhyThey lost just once, but 14 draws cost them dearly and Real Madrid pipped them 53 points to 52. Their unbeaten run through the first 32 matchdays was a Spanish record at the time.

  301. hard

    Which shirt number was Vinícius Júnior wearing when he scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final?

    WhyHe wore 20 from 2020-21 to 2022-23, the period that took in the Paris final against Liverpool.

  302. hard

    Which Hungarian-born La Liga legend scored 280 goals for Barcelona 1951-61 — one of their greatest ever?

    WhyKubala scored 280 goals in 345 apps for Barcelona (1951-61). One of 5 foreign-born Hungarian Golden Team era greats.

  303. hard

    The 1987 Copa del Rey final, which Real Sociedad won on penalties, was staged at which neutral stadium?

    WhyThe final was played at La Romareda in Zaragoza on 27 June 1987 in front of around 37,000 fans. Lopez Ufarte (9') and Txiki Begiristain (36') scored inside the first half, Atletico Madrid levelled twice, and after 2-2 through extra time Real Sociedad won 4-2 on penalties.

  304. hard

    Who replaced Pep Guardiola as Barcelona manager for the 2012-13 season?

    WhyPep's former assistant won La Liga with 100 points as Messi hit 46 league goals, despite Vilanova spending part of the season in New York for cancer treatment; he died in April 2014, aged 45.

  305. hard

    Which former Real Madrid great managed Valencia to the 1970-71 La Liga title?

    WhyAlfredo Di Stéfano took charge at Mestalla in 1970 and won the league in his first season.

  306. hard

    Atlético Madrid's famous 2013-14 La Liga title was clinched with a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou — which Atlético defender headed the equaliser?

    WhyAlexis Sanchez opened for Barca; Diego Godin equalised from a 49th-minute corner. Diego Costa had limped off injured after just 14 minutes.

  307. hard

    Which La Liga club was the first to score 100 league goals in a single season?

    WhyValencia hit 111 goals in 34 matches in 1941-42, the first La Liga side past 100.

  308. hard

    Which La Liga club plays home games at the Estadio Coliseum?

    WhyGetafe's compact home in southern Madrid — long known as the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, after the striker who never actually played for the club.

  309. hard

    Which club did Lamine Yamal play for before joining Barcelona's La Masia academy?

    WhyLa Torreta is a modest club in the Vallès Oriental area near Granollers; Barcelona took him from there aged seven.

  310. hard

    Which pair of Real Sociedad players left for Barcelona in the summer of 1988 and became pillars of Johan Cruyff's Dream Team?

    WhyJosé Mari Bakero and Txiki Begiristain moved to the Camp Nou in 1988, arriving alongside new coach Johan Cruyff. Both won multiple league titles and the 1992 European Cup there.

  311. hard

    Real Betis won their only La Liga title in which decade?

    WhyBetis won their only title in 1934-35, the season before the Civil War interrupted Spanish football.

  312. hard

    La Liga's top scorer award is called the Trofeo Pichichi — which club did Pichichi play for?

    WhyRafael 'Pichichi' Moreno scored the first goal at Bilbao's original San Mamés in 1913 and died in 1922 aged just 29 — Marca named its top-scorer trophy in his honour in 1953.

  313. hard

    How many La Liga clubs have ever won the title —?

    WhyReal Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, Valencia, Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Deportivo La Coruña — Deportivo became the ninth and most recent first-time champion in 1999-2000.

  314. hard

    Which club did Jobe Bellingham join in the summer of 2023?

    WhySunderland signed Jude's younger brother in 2023 and he became a regular for them in the Championship.

  315. hard

    Which Spanish club has spent many seasons in La Liga without ever winning it — nearly 90 seasons at the top level with no title?

    WhyEspanyol have played over 85 seasons in La Liga without a title. They have won the Copa del Rey four times (1929, 1940, 2000, 2006).

  316. hard

    Which shirt number did Vinícius Júnior wear during his senior spell at Flamengo?

    WhyHe wore 20 at Flamengo, and Lucas Paquetá later took the same number at the club partly as a nod to him.

  317. hard

    Atlético's 1995-96 Double was sealed by a 1-0 extra-time win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. Who headed home the 102nd-minute winner?

    WhyA Serbian playmaker signed at 29, he was the creative spark of that side — and rose to nod in the cup-final winner.

  318. hard

    Real Sociedad won the Segunda División title in 2009-10 to climb back into La Liga. Which coach led that promotion?

    WhyUruguayan Martín Lasarte took charge in 2009 and went up at the first attempt; Chris Coleman had managed the club earlier in its second-tier spell.

  319. hard

    Which Spanish club won the 2026 Copa del Rey, beating Atlético Madrid on penalties?

    WhyA Basque side; Ander Barrenetxea scored after 14 seconds.

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La Liga quiz — FAQ

Which club has won La Liga the most times?
Real Madrid, with 36 titles — ahead of Barcelona. The two have dominated the competition throughout its history.
Who is La Liga’s all-time top scorer?
Lionel Messi, with 474 goals for Barcelona — comfortably the record, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 311 for Real Madrid.
What is El Clásico?
The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona — the most-watched club game in the world, loaded with a century of sporting, political and cultural rivalry.
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About the La Liga quiz

Spanish football has given the game some of its greatest teams, players and rivalries, and this free La Liga quiz covers all of it. Real Madrid and Barcelona — the two superpowers whose Clásico is the biggest club fixture in world football — plus Atlético Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla and the upsets that broke the duopoly.

Messi runs through it: his record 474 La Liga goals, the Pichichi awards, and the Barcelona side that played the most admired football of its generation under Pep Guardiola, winning the treble in 2009. On the other side, Real Madrid's record 36 league titles, the Galácticos, and the Cristiano Ronaldo era. The quiz also remembers the romance — Deportivo La Coruña's stunning title in 2000, Valencia's two crowns in three seasons, Atlético breaking through under Diego Simeone.

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