The 95th edition of La Liga begins with Girona vs. Rayo Vallecano in the opening match of the 380-game campaign. Fans will be watching closely as the title race unfolds, the relegation battle intensifies, and the competition for the Pichichi trophy awarded to the league’s top scorer heats up. In these upcoming 38 rounds, many records could be set, both collectively and individually, to rewrite the League's history.
Barcelona Nearing 5,000 Points in La Liga History
Barcelona, sitting on 4,937 points from 3,066 matches, are just 63 points away from the historic 5,000-point mark in La Liga, a milestone only achieved so far by Real Madrid, who have 5,043. Considering they collected 88 points last season to win the title, this target is well within reach for the Catalan giants.
Antoine Griezmann Chasing Multiple Records
French forward Antoine Griezmann is on the brink of rewriting La Liga history in several categories. Having already played 530 league matches, he could reach 568 by the end of the season, climbing to fourth place in the all-time appearances list and overtaking Sergio Ramos, Buyo, Eusebio, and Raúl.
Griezmann is also just five victories away from becoming the latest member of the 300 career La Liga wins club. In front of goal, he needs three more to reach 200 and join an elite group of only 11 players to achieve that feat.
At Atlético Madrid, a further 16 goals will see him match Escudero’s record as the club’s all-time leading scorer in the league with 150.
Simeone on the Verge of Coaching History
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone enters the season with 314 La Liga victories to his name. This puts him within touching distance of Miguel Muñoz’s total of 323 wins, which would move him into second place all-time. A strong campaign could also see him challenge Luis Aragonés’s record of 344 wins, the highest in league history.
Real Madrid wants to join the 1,000-win club
Of the 2,606 matches Real Sociedad has played in the First Division, 991 have ended with a victory for the blue and white team, putting them nine away from joining the 1,000-win club. They would be the eighth team to reach this milestone. Last season, they won 13 matches. Their record in the First Division is 22 wins, achieved in the 1987-88 and 2002-03 seasons.
Referee Records: Gil Manzano Climbing the Ranks
Referee Jesús Gil Manzano will also be eyeing history this season. Having already officiated 252 top-flight matches, the sixth-highest in La Liga, he needs 11 more to surpass Mejuto González and move into the top five. The all-time record remains with Undiano Mallenco, who took charge of 348 matches.
Inaki can move up six places in the most capped in LaLiga
Iñaki Williams, already a modern icon at Athletic Club, begins the season with 377 La Liga appearances. If he features regularly, he could finish the campaign with 415 appearances, which would make him the fifth-most capped player in the club’s league history, moving ahead of Susaeta, Gainza, Larrazabal, Orue, Iraola, and Txetxu Rojo.
Koke close to 500 matches at Atlético
Atlético Madrid captain Koke continues to strengthen his place in club history. With 485 La Liga appearances, he is already the club’s record holder. This season, he is on course to reach 500 appearances, becoming only the 16th player in league history to hit that milestone. Such a total could even see him climb to 10th on the all-time list, potentially matching the legendary Manuel Sanchís.
Pellegrini’s Betis Legacy
At Real Betis, Manuel Pellegrini is closing in on the club’s managerial record for most matches in charge. His current tally of 190 games leaves him just eight short of Serra Ferrer’s record of 198. Across his career in La Liga, Pellegrini has managed 522 matches, and could soon pass Víctor Fernández’s 544. He also sits on 250 top-flight wins, with Irureta’s 259 next in his sights.
Sevilla close to 1,000 defeats
Sevilla are approaching an unwanted milestone as they currently have 982 La Liga defeats, just 18 away from becoming the third club, after Espanyol and Athletic Club to reach 1,000 losses. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, are chasing a more positive landmark. With 991 league victories so far, they are only nine short of joining the prestigious 1,000-win club, a figure they could reach with a strong season, potentially matching their best campaigns of 22 wins in both 1987-88 and 2002-03.
Valverde and Long-Serving Figures
Santi Cazorla could add his name to the list of the oldest players to feature in La Liga. If he plays on Matchday 38, he will be 41 years and 160 days old, making him the fifth-oldest player in league history.
Ernesto Valverde is also entering rare territory as he embarks on his 17th La Liga campaign as a manager, equalling the longevity of Ricardo Zamora, John B. Toshack, and Víctor Fernández. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo captain Iago Aspas is on the verge of becoming the first player to make 400 La Liga appearances for the club, beginning the season with 377 and needing just 23 more to reach that milestone.
