And with 33 la liga titles they are the best in Europe, but that record will be threatened soon by Barcelona and Messi who have 26 la liga trophies after Messi lone strike against Levante. And it was at a time when the European Cup was still not even formed.

The 1943/44 season was the last time both Real Madrid and Barcelona failed to finish in the Top 4. Up until 2017, Real Madrid have won the championship 33 times, and Barcelona 24. They first won la liga in 1931 after Barcelona won the inaugural edition in 1929. Barcelona finished 6th for 6 times, 5th= 4 times, 9th= 2 times and 12th= 1 time. The amount of time Barcelona and Real Madrid didn’t finish on the top 4 in La Liga is 13 and 14 respectively. Since the 1950s, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have dominated the championship. Real Madrid F.C has won the Spanish la liga a record 33 times since it's inception in 1929. Up until 2017, Real Madrid have won the championship 33 times, and Barcelona 24.