2020/21 proved one of La Liga’s most fascinating seasons in many a year. It was a year which saw the last performances from historic names in the division such as Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos and most notably Lionel Messi. It also saw Atletico de Madrid steal in under the radar of FC Barcelona & Real Madrid to win their 11th title in their history and their second in 7 seasons.

Despite the aforementioned long-serving playing departures above, 2021/22 could prove to be a campaign that sees new stars emerge in a La Liga which is arguably undergoing a transitional phase when it comes to its clubs’ performances in the UEFA Champions League. Here are nine stories to follow in La Liga in 2021/22.

How Will FC Barcelona Begin Life after Lionel Messi?

There truly is only one place we can start when it comes to the first story to keep an eye on in La Liga in 2021/22, FC Barcelona. 2020/21 in La Liga for Barca can in terms of seasons be filed in the “missed opportunities” bracket. Going into their Matchday 33 encounter against Granada CF, Blaugrana actually had the destiny of the La Liga title in their own hands. Win all their remaining matches and Barca would have won their 27th Spanish top-flight title.