We examine the last 10 teams to have finished as runners-up in La Liga.
Barcelona most recently finished as runners-up in La Liga in 2023/24 under the management of club legend Xavi Hernandez, with the Catalan giants' fierce rivals Real Madrid crowned champions.
Real Madrid finished as runners-up in La Liga in 2022/23, with Barcelona winning their 27th league title under the stewardship of Xavi.
Atletico Madrid were last runners-up in La Liga in 2018/19, with Diego Simeone's charges finishing second in the table behind a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona.
Villarreal finished as runners-up in La Liga in 2007/08, with Manuel Pellegrini in charge of the Yellow Submarine.
Real Sociedad were runners-up in La Liga in 2002/03, with Real Madrid crowned champions under Vicente del Bosque.
Deportivo La Coruna were La Liga runners-up in 2001/02, with Valencia winning the league under the management of Rafael Benitez.
Athletic Bilbao were La Liga runners-up in 1997/98, with Barcelona winning their 15th Spanish league title.
Valencia last finished as runners-up in La Liga in 1995/96, with Atletico Madrid crowned champions of Spain.
Sporting Gijon finished as La Liga runners-up in 1978/79, with Real Madrid league winners in this year.
Real Zaragoza were La Liga runners-up in 1974/75, finishing second in the table behind Real Madrid.