La Liga 2025-26 awards: the best players, team … and smelliest shirt of the season Barcelona secured their third league title in a row, driven by the brilliance of 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, who was handed the iconic No. 10 shirt. The season finale saw intense drama at the bottom of the table with multiple teams fighting relegation, while Getafe achieved a remarkable seventh-place finish against all odds. Rayo Vallecano also provided heartwarming moments despite their European final loss, highlighting the unpredictable and passionate nature of La Liga.

• Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s new No. 10, scored on the opening day and celebrated their third league title, which was mathematically secured with seven games to spare.
• Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s coach, shared his third league title win with his team after a difficult season, including personal loss.
• The title race concluded with Barcelona winning against Real Madrid for the first time in 94 years, after a turbulent season for Madrid marked by internal conflicts and managerial changes.
• Getafe achieved an improbable seventh-place finish with limited resources, while Real Oviedo was relegated early.
• The bottom of the league was a fierce battle, with Elche and Mallorca being relegated on the final day.
• Rayo Vallecano’s journey included a Conference League final appearance and a strong display of fan support, even in defeat.
• Various awards and moments were highlighted, including a ‘most charming president’ and ‘most optimistic owner’, with a special mention for Lionel Messi’s nostalgic visit to Camp Nou.