The curtains have been drawn on almost every major domestic football league in Europe. This weekend, the domestic club football action in the continent will officially conclude for 2023-24 with the final matchday of La Liga.
Here is a quick look at all the important details you need to know before we delve deep into La Liga:
- Date(s): 25-26 May
- Venue(s) for the final matchday: Girona, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Almería, Madrid (Estadio de Vallecas), Madrid (Santiago Bernabéu), Getafe, Vigo, Las Palmas, Seville
The La Liga 2023-24 winners have already been crowned, with Real Madrid lifting their 36th Spanish league title earlier this month. However, they are also set to receive a substantial payout for winning the competition.
Curious to know about the amount? Then join us as we try to discover how much is the prize money pool for La Liga 2023-24 and where to live stream the matches this weekend.
But before that, here is…
A brief history of the La Liga
Held for the first time in 1929, La Liga is one of the most prestigious domestic football leagues in Europe and worldwide. As a matter of fact, it is the third-most-popular professional football league in the world, trailing only the Bundesliga of Germany and England’s Premier League. But why is it so popular?
The credit for La Liga’s widespread popularity goes to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Both clubs have enjoyed great domestic, continental and international success over the years, therefore they also command strong fanbases.
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Speaking of success, clubs from La Liga have won more UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and FIFA Club World Cup titles than other teams from a single league put together.
FC Barcelona won the inaugural edition of the Spanish league. Since its inception, La Liga has seen as many as nine champions. Real Madrid remains the most successful side in the tournament’s history, having won a record 36th title (the latest of which came in 2023-24).
It is important to note that the top four teams from La Liga each year qualify for the following season’s UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, the fifth-ranked side heads to the UEFA Europa League alongside the winner of the Copa del Rey. However, in case the Copa del Rey champions qualify for the Champions League, then the Europa League spot goes to the sixth-placed team in the Spanish league.
A breakdown of the La Liga 2023-24 prize money pool
Every year, La Liga’s payout purse is determined by the revenue it generates from the broadcasters through TV and streaming rights.
According to multiple reports, the prize money pool of La Liga 2023-24 is set at an estimated USD 338.3 million (over HKD 2.6 billion).
The champions, Real Madrid, will be rewarded with 17 per cent of the total pot. This translates to approximately USD 57.6 million. However, the payment will be spread out across five seasons.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona will receive 15 per cent of the total prize money pool for being the runners-up. In effect, this means that the Catalan giants will take home around USD 50.7 million.
On the other hand, Girona will receive 13 per cent of the total payouts purse — nearly USD 44 million — for finishing third in La Liga this season.
The schedule of the La Liga 2023-24 final matchday and where to watch it in Hong Kong
According to the schedule, the fixtures of the La Liga 2023-24’s final matchday will be held on 25 and 26 May in 10 venues across Spain.
Football fans in Hong Kong can live stream all the games of the La Liga 2023-24’s final matchday on Now Sports, the official broadcaster for this Asian region.
(Main Image Credits: La Liga; Featured Image Credits: Real Madrid C.F./Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– When is the final matchday of La Liga 2023-24?
The games of the final matchday of La Liga will be played on 25 and 26 May.
– What is the prize money for La Liga 2023-24?
The La Liga 2023-24 has a prize money pool of around USD 338.3 million (HKD 2.6 billion).
– What is the venue for the final matchday of La Liga 2023-24?
The matches of the final day of La Liga 2023-24 will be held in 10 venues across Spain.
