Real Madrid are the most successful LaLiga team in history, winning the title 36 times, nine more than their rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos' first league title came at the end of the 1931-32 season and are currently the defending champions.

LaLiga is contested by 20 teams in its current format. A total of 10 teams participated in the inaugural season (known as Primera Division at the time) in 1929. LaLiga was expanded to 12 teams in 1934, to 16 teams in 1950, and to 20 teams in 1987. For a brief period (1995-1997), the league consisted of 22 teams.

The record for the most LaLiga appearances ever is jointly held by former Bilbao, Barcelona, and Valencia keeper Andoni Zubizarreta, as well as former Real Betis, Malaga, and Valencia winger Joaquin. The duo made 622 appearances each.