La Liga yearender: Girona replicate Leicester City, Jude Bellingham runs riot

With 2023 coming to a wrap, La Liga followers may have loads to be cheerful about. The Spanish top-division showcased loads of entertaining soccer all through this 12 months, with the likes of Girona making their mark.

Meanwhile, 2023 noticed Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico proceed with their dominance in Spain, however they have been additionally challenged by different groups.

Few years in the past, Girona have been meandering within the Segunda Division, however loads of issues have modified for the membership. With Michel on the helm, the membership have turn out to be title challengers this season, and are at the moment second within the desk, stage on factors with leaders Real Madrid (45), however with a decrease objective distinction. Their kind is at the moment being in comparison with Leicester City’s historic Premier League triumph.

Four years with no league title, Barcelona reigned supreme within the 2022-23 season, lifting the La Liga trophy. The staff lastly appeared to stick to Xavi Hernandez’ tactical strategy, and Pedri, Gavi had a big impact alongwith Robert Lewandowski. Meanwhile, the Catalan additionally noticed a brand new academy product catch headlines.

The 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal got here on in its place within the second-half of Barcelona’s 4-0 victory vs Real Betis, changing into the youngest participant to ever make his debut for the membership, aged 16 years and 87 days. He additionally scripted historical past when he turned the youngest participant to win La Liga.

Real Madrid bought Jude Bellingham in a sensational transfer in the course of the summer season switch window this 12 months. The former Dortmund midfielder was signed for 103 million Euros, and has justified it with 13 targets in 16 La Liga appearances and 4 in 5 Champions League video games. Since his arrival, he has damaged data of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Alfredo Di Stefano, and in addition leads the Pichichi Trophy race.

In the continuing 2023-24 season, Real Madrid (45) are on prime of the desk, adopted by Girona in second-place. Atletico Madrid are in third place, and defending champions Barcelona are fourth.