In Life in La Liga, football writer Rab MacWilliam delves to the heart
of one of Europe's most historically and politically complex nations to
explore its rich football history, examining its deep-rooted rivalries
and internecine vendettas, and the undoubtedly impressive standard of
its football clubs.
From the big five of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Atletico
Madrid and Valencia, to the likes of Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Deportivo
de La Coruna, Real Zaragoza, Celta de Vigo, Espanyol, Real Betis and
Sporting Gijon, McWilliam laces an entertainingly informative narrative
with short biographies of the Spanish game's main participants, players,
and characters, as well as reflections on the humorous, tragic and
pivotal events that have taken place since the Spanish league's origins
in the late nineteenth century on its journey to becoming the dominant
force in the global game that it is today.