What are the TOP 5 football leagues to watch 2023? | Ugrado guide

TOP 5 football leagues to watch 2023 | What is a football league?

Football league involves pool of teams(clubs) from a particular country competing against each other to win the league and the champion. Each of the team from different countries, cities or regions compete against each other and accumulate points to keep the team at the top, in order to be the league champion.  Many countries all over the world have their own leagues but top 5 divisions are English Permier League, La Liga in Spain, Serie A in Italy, Bundesliga in Germany and Ligue 1 in Europe.  In short, sa football league is to provide a competitive and fair system for teams to showcase their skills and recognize the top performance team.

How football league play? 

In most football league, teams typically play against each other in a home and away format, which is a home match at the team own stadiam, and an away match at opponent's stadium to ensure the fair playing for all teams. Each teams are playing to gain points from outcome of each match, such as wins, draws, and sometimes bonus points for specific achievements.  The top tier teams will then promoted to higher division, and the last team at the top will be the league champion . In addition to the league, teams may also participate in domestic cup competitions, such as the FA Cup or Copa del Rey,  for additional trophies and titles to increase the point accumalation. 

Top 5 to watch football league 

English Premier League 

The English Premier League (EPL) is the most anticipated and top professional league in England. The EPL consists of popular teams like  Chealsea, Arsenal FC , Manchester United and Liverpool, each team playing 38 games (home and away) over the season.  EPL apply the promotion and relegation system, where the top performance team (with most points) win the league champion, wheras the bottom teams at the end of each season are relegated to the second-tier Championship.

The EPL play between August and May, and usually play on weekends, which is a perfect timing for football fans all around the world. On top of that, EPL matches are intense and fast-paced, which attracts more and more best players, and coaches, making it the high popularity leagues int eh world. 

Bundesliga (Germany)

Founded in 1963, the Bundesliga is the top professional football league in Germany, consists of 18 talented teams, some of the well known teams such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Borussia Monchengladbach. The Bundesliga matches take place between August and May, each team plays a total of 34 games (home and away) compete to crowned the champion title. Apart from the league title, Bundesliga teams also have opportunities to compete in domestic cup competitions like the DFB-Pokal and qualify for international competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

The Bundesliga operates on a promotion and relegation system that is similar to the Premier League;  the top four teams are automatically entered into the Champions League, while the team comes after will relegared to the group stages and Conference League. 

La Liga （Spain) 

La Liga is the highest level league in the Spanish football league, also the second popular league in the world. The La Liga is operated by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, featuring 20 teams competing each season.The La Liga operates on a double round-robin format, plays in a total if 38 matchers per team, where each team plays agaist every team in both home and away; with the three lowest-placed teams at the end of each season being relegated to the Segunda División and replaced by the top two teams and a play-off winner in that division.La Liga teams also have opportunities to compete in domestic cup competitions like the Copa del Rey and qualify for prestigious international tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League

The most anticipating teams are FC Barcelon,Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Valencia, and as a new fans to La Liga, you should keep your eye on the rivalry matches between the most succesful clubs in histort, the  FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. On top of that, La Liga has a strong emphasis on nurturing young talents, such as the Pichichi Trophy (top scorer) and the Zarra Trophy (top Spanish scorer).

Serie A (Italy )

Serie A, officially known as Lega Serie A, is the top and histroric football league in Italy. Serie A consists of 20 teams, each team plays 38 matches (home and away), to compete for championship. The team with the highest points crowned the Serie A champion. Some of the popular team includes Juventus, AS Roma, AC Milan, and Inter Milan that have consistently dominated the European league.Serie A also known for the world's best players, such as Diego Maradona, Michel Platini, and Francesco Tottheti. Serie A teams also have opportunities to compete in domestic cup competitions such as the Coppa Italia, as well as international competitions like the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

Ligue 1 (France)

Ligue 1 is the top professional and major football league in France, featuring 20 teams of talented team in a season.  Like other league, there's 38 matches in a season, where each team facing every other teams twice in home & away match. Teams earn three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss, .the team with most points win the league champion. The season typically takes place from August to May, with a brief winter break in December and January.

Ligue 1 teams also have opportunities to compete in domestic cup competitions like the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue, as well as international competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. The most anticipating team in Ligue 1 includes Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Olympique de Marseille, and AS Monaco; and PSG has become the most succesful clubs due to the high profile players like Kylian Mbappé, and the skillfull style of play, 

Which league to watch first? 

If you are new to football, Ugrado will recommend you to start first with the most popular English Premier League that is full of attacks and goals.  And then you can slowly shift to La Liga which are famous for their defence and counter attacks.All of these matches are broadcast globally, and you can watch them on various platforms such as television, online streaming services or even in person if you have the opportunity. 

Conclusion

Overall, a football league serves as a platform for teams to showcase football clubs' skills, nurturing talented football players and engage fans all over the world throughout a season. A football matches also creates excitement and a sense of community among football enthusiasts. Sit tight and enjoy the game, and you will find the beauty of the game. 

Follow Ugrado to keep up on the latest news and guides in iGaming and Sports. 

Continue reading