# Records in La Liga: A Comprehensive Guide

La Liga, the most popular football league in Spain, has produced numerous records throughout its history. From top scorers to longest-serving players and all-time champions, here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the most significant records in La Liga.

## Top Scorers

1. **Ronaldo (Portugal)** - Ronaldo holds the record for most goals scored in La Liga with 274 goals.

2. **Zinedine Zidane (France)** - With 269 goals, Zidane is second on this list.

3. **Lionel Messi (Argentina)** - Messi has scored 258 goals in La Liga, making him third on the list.

### Notable Scoring Streaks

- Lionel Messi has had several long scoring streaks, including:

- 24 consecutive games scoring in 2019/20

- 21 consecutive games scoring in 2018/19

- 20 consecutive games scoring in 2017/18

## Longest-Serving Players

1. **Andrés Iniesta (Spain)** - At age 40, Iniesta remains one of the longest-serving players in La Liga history.

2. **Sergio Ramos (Spain)** - Ramos, who turned 37 in 2022, is also a notable long-term player.

3. **Iker Casillas (Spain)** - At 39 years old as of 2023, Casillas is another veteran player still playing at a high level.

### Career Highlights

- **Andrés Iniesta**: Known for his exceptional passing accuracy and vision, Iniesta has played for Real Madrid since 2004 and Barcelona since 2011.

- **Sergio Ramos**: A versatile defender known for his defensive prowess and leadership, Ramos has been with Real Madrid since 2007.

- **Iker Casillas**: One of the greatest goalkeepers in La Liga history, Casillas has played for Real Madrid since 2004 and has won numerous titles during his career.

## All-Time Champions

1. **Real Madrid** - Real Madrid has won the La Liga title 23 times, more than any other team in the world.

2. **Barcelona** - Barcelona have won the La Liga title 18 times, which is tied with Real Madrid.

3. **Sevilla FC** - Sevilla FC have won the La Liga title once, in 2011.

### Most Recent Titles

- **Real Madrid**: They last won the La Liga title in 2022.

- **Barcelona**: They last won the La Liga title in 2021.

- **Sevilla FC**: Their last win was in 2011, making them the only team to have won the title twice.

## Other Notable Records

1. **Most Goals in a Single Season**: Diego Maradona achieved this feat twice, scoring 51 goals in 1982/83 and 45 goals in 1985/86.

2. **Longest Time Between Wins**: The longest time between La Liga wins by a team is 11 seasons, held by Atlético Madrid from 1974 to 1984.

These records showcase the longevity and consistency of many La Liga players and teams over the decades. As the sport continues to evolve, we can expect new records to be set, further cementing the importance of La Liga in Spanish football.