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The start of La Liga, the top professional football league in Spain, can be traced back to February 28, 1929. On this day, the league's inaugural season kicked off with the match between Barcelona and Racing Santander. Barcelona emerged victorious in a 3-0 victory.
Since then, La Liga has grown to become one of the most prestigious and competitive football leagues in the world. It has been the battleground for some of the greatest football talents, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Diego Maradona, among others.
Every season, the league features 20 teams competing for the title. The league follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team twice, once at home and once away. At the end of the season, the team with the most points is crowned the La Liga champion, while the bottom three teams are relegated to the second division.
The start of each La Liga season is eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide.
The start of La Liga football league usually takes place in mid to late August each year. The exact start date varies from season to season and is determined by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in consultation with La Liga and its clubs.
The league kicks off with a match between two teams, typically the defending champions and another club. This match is known as the "LaLiga Opening Match" and is held at the home stadium of the reigning champions.