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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 17 February, 2026
Since the inception of La Liga, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have dominated. The two elite clubs have combined for over 60 La Liga titles, and a little over halfway through the 2025-26 season, they once again sit atop the standings.
Whether you may be looking to place a future on either powerhouse, or go value hunting by placing a bet on another club, we’ve got soccer bettors covered with up-to-date odds all season, so you are always getting the best price.
Team | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Real Madrid | -125 | -140 (DraftKings) |
Barcelona | +100 | +138 (Caesars) |
Atletico Madrid | +800 | +50,000 (Caesars*) |
Villarreal | +6600 | +50,000 (DraftKings*) |
Real Betis | +8000 | +150,000 (Bet365) |
Athletic Bilbao | +6600 | +150,000 (DraftKings) |
Espanyol | +25,000 | +200,000 (Bet365) |
Real Sociedad | +10,000 | +200,000 (Bet365) |
Real Oviedo | +100,000 | +200,000 (DraftKings) |
Celta Vigo | +25,000 | +250,000 (Bet365) |
Girona | +15,000 | +300,000 (Bet365) |
Alaves | +25,000 | +400,000 (Bet365) |
Osasuna | +50,000 | +400,000 (Bet365) |
Sevilla | +25,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Getafe | +25,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Vallecano | +50,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Mallorca | +25,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Valencia | +20,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Elche | +100,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Levante | +100,000 | +450,000 (Bet365) |
Odds as of February 17, 2026
*= odds available at multiple shops
Team | DraftKings | Bet365 | Caesars |
|---|---|---|---|
Real Madrid | -140 | -150 | -189 |
FC Barcelona | +110 | +120 | +138 |
Villarreal | +50,000 | +50,000 | +25,000 |
Atletico Madrid | +50,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 |
*Odds as of February 17, 2026
Real Madrid: If you went by trends, Real Madrid should win the league this season since they've traded titles with Barcelona over the past four years, with Barcelona being the most recent champion. Well, by ripping off five consecutive wins, Real Madrid is sitting atop the league with a 19-3-2 record and 60 points. Real Madrid had sat behind FC Barcelona for most of the season, but with their rival suffering two losses in their last five matches, that is no longer the case.
FC Barcelona: For as dominant as FC Barcelona has been in La Liga, they are looking to secure consecutive league titles for the first time since 2019. Through 24 matches, Barcelona is within striking distance of changing that, as they sit in second in the standings with a 19-1-4 record and 58 points. Even with their 2-1 loss to Girona on February 16th, Barcelona maintains the league's best goal differential (+39).
Atletico Madrid: We have reached the five-year mark since the last time Atletico Madrid won the league. While they are still technically in the mix this season, sitting in fourth in the standings with 45 points, the club is 13 points behind Barcelona for second. Following a 3-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Madrid is 2-1-2 over their last five matches, as their offense continues to struggle with zero goals over their last three matches.
Season: Champion | Opening Odds | Mid-season Odds | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
2024-25: FC Barcelona | +325 | +225 | Real Madrid |
2023-24: Read Madrid | +105 | -400 | FC Barcelona |
2022-23: FC Barcelona | +135 | -160 | Real Madrid |
2021-22: Real Madrid | +100 | -700 | FC Barcelona |
2020-21: Atletico Madrid | +800 | +500 | Real Madrid |
2019-20: Real Madrid | +200 | +250 | FC Barcelona |
2018-19: FC Barcelona | -135 | -450 | Atletico Madrid |
2017-18: FC Barcelona | +120 | -1600 | Atletico Madrid |
2016-17: Real Madrid | +145 | -175 | FC Barcelona |
2015-16: FC Barcelona | -155 | -460 | Real Madrid |
When building a championship-level La Liga roster, clubs have historically fallen into one of two camps: those that attack and rely on the summer transfer windows and those that emphasize developing homegrown talent through their elite academies.
Over the years, teams such as Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid have traditionally relied more on high-profile acquisitions to promptly fill roster holes, which, in the case of Real Madrid, has certainly done the trick. On the flip side, Barcelona’s golden generation, built largely around La Masia players, proved that a homegrown talent can thrive in an era when chemistry and developmental consistency are maximized.
Recently, a hybrid approach has emerged as the most effective for teams across the league. Title contenders, predominantly Barcelona and Real Madrid, now seek to blend academy-developed role players with established and talented transfers to give them slight edges in key matches, such as El Clásico.
In futures betting markets, understanding each club’s roster-building philosophy can uncover value, especially in years following substantial transfer window acquisitions or when a developmental youth movement aligns with a managerial style.
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