FC Barcelona, Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid. These are all football clubs in Spain that are currently successful and are currently playing in the Spanish Primera División called La Liga, the Spanish top division. But who is really the most successful in the history of Spanish club football?
Measured by titles such as the championship, Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, but also international titles such as the Champions League or Europa League, we have compiled the top 10 most successful football clubs in Spain. One or the other team will surprise many, but read for yourself.
10. RCD Espanyol
supporters in blue & white
Founded on October 28, 1900, RCD Espanyol is one of the oldest clubs in Spain, based in Barcelona, Catalonia. Also known as the “Parakeets” or Periquitos, their home ground is the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, which holds 40,500 fans. Espanyol has reached the UEFA Cup final twice, in 1988 and 2007. The club has won the Copa del Rey four times. Although they played in the second division during the 2020/21 season, they were promoted back to La Liga.
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9. Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad supporter inside Anoeta stadium
Real Sociedad was founded on September 7, 1909, and is based in San Sebastián, Basque Country. Known as the Txuriurdin or “White and Blue,” their home stadium is the Anoeta Stadium, with a capacity of 32,200. Real Sociedad has won 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies, and the Supercopa de España in the 2021/22 season. They also compete in the Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao.
8. Deportivo La Coruna
Estadio Riazor stadium of Real Sociedad
Established on March 2, 1906, Deportivo La Coruña is based in A Coruña, Galicia, and is nicknamed Brancoazuis or “Blue and White.” Deportivo plays at the Riazor Stadium, which can seat 34,600. The club has won 1 La Liga title, 2 Copa del Rey trophies, and 3 Supercopa de España titles.
7. Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza was founded in 1932 and is based in Zaragoza, Aragon. Known as Los Maños or “The Aragonese,” they play at La Romareda Stadium with a capacity of 34,596. Zaragoza has won 6 Copa del Rey trophies, a Supercopa de España, and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. Although currently playing in the Segunda División, Zaragoza has a rich history of success.
6. FC Sevilla
This is Sevilla
Sevilla is based in Seville and was founded on January 25, 1890. Known as Los Rojiblancos or “Red and Whites,” Sevilla has won 1 La Liga title, 5 Copa del Rey trophies, and 5 UEFA Europa League titles. They also won the UEFA Super Cup once. Sevilla’s passionate rivalry with Real Betis in the Seville derby is one of the highlights of Spanish football.
5. Valencia
Estadio Mestalla in Valencia
Valencia, founded on March 18, 1919, is known as Els Taronges or “The Oranges.” They have won 6 La Liga titles, 8 Copa del Rey trophies, a Supercopa de España, and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. Valencia has also won two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups and other international trophies.
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4. Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid Fans
Founded on April 26, 1903, Atlético Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in Spain. They now play in the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium with a capacity of 68,456. Atlético has won 11 La Liga titles, 10 Copa del Rey trophies, 2 Supercopa de España titles, and 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. They have also won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup multiple times.
3. Athletic Bilbao
Goal celebration at San Mamés Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao, based in Bilbao, Basque Country, was founded in 1898. Known as Los Leones or “The Lions,” Bilbao has never been relegated from La Liga. They have won 8 La Liga titles, 23 Copa del Rey trophies, and 2 Supercopa de España titles. Athletic Bilbao regularly competes in the Basque derby against Real Sociedad.
2. FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Founded on November 29, 1899, FC Barcelona plays at the Camp Nou, one of the largest stadiums in the world with a capacity of 105,000 after its renovation. Barcelona has won 26 La Liga titles, 31 Copa del Rey trophies, 13 Supercopa de España titles, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups. They also have numerous other international honors.
1. Real Madrid
Real Madrid fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid was founded on March 6, 1902, and currently plays at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, which holds 81,000 fans. Real Madrid has won 34 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey trophies, 13 UEFA Champions League titles, and 4 FIFA Club World Cups, making them the most successful football club in Spain. They also have multiple UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup titles.
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