How La Liga 2024–25 Would Look Without VAR: A Full Breakdown
The 2024–25 La Liga season was filled with pivotal moments shaped by video technology. But what would have happened if those decisions were never reviewed? Here's how the league table would have looked without VAR, including the point differences for each team compared to the final standings.
20. Valladolid – 16 points (±0)
Valladolid’s fate was sealed either way. No decisions changed their destiny, and they finished last in both versions of the league.
19. Leganés – 31 points (−6)
Leganés dropped in the table without key calls going their way. Six points proved to be a major swing in a difficult campaign.
18. Las Palmas – 36 points (+4)
Despite gaining four extra points, Las Palmas couldn’t climb out of danger. Their fate remained relegation in both scenarios.
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17. Mallorca – 36 points (−11)
Mallorca were the team most negatively affected. Without those crucial interventions, they lost eleven points and dropped dangerously close to the bottom.
16. Espanyol – 37 points (±0)
Espanyol’s campaign was remarkably consistent. They earned the same number of points whether technology was used or not.
15. Getafe – 40 points (−2)
Getafe lost a small edge without reviews. Their mid-table finish became more precarious as two points slipped away.
14. Valencia – 42 points (−1)
A single point made the difference in their position. Valencia’s season remained largely stable despite the slight deduction.
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13. Sevilla – 43 points (+4)
Sevilla saw a modest boost when reviews were removed. Their total increased, lifting them slightly higher in the standings.
12. Girona – 44 points (+3)
Girona’s final position improved with three more points. It helped them finish on a more positive note after a turbulent year.
11. Osasuna – 46 points (−5)
Osasuna’s placement dipped without key calls in their favor. The five-point difference knocked them out of the top half.
10. R. Sociedad – 47 points (+1)
La Real’s season changed very little. They gained just one point, keeping them in a stable mid-table position.
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9. Alavés – 47 points (+6)
A significant point rise helped Alavés climb the table. Their performances were more favorably reflected without oversight.
8. Rayo Vallecano – 50 points (−1)
Rayo stayed competitive throughout, with or without assistance. The one-point drop did little to shake their solid campaign.
7. Celta Vigo – 55 points (+3)
Celta finished strong in both tables. Their extra three points pushed them further into the top half of the league.
6. Real Betis – 56 points (−3)
Betis lost ground when decisions didn’t fall their way. The three-point shift slightly impacted their position but not their overall reputation.
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5. Villarreal – 72 points (+5)
Villarreal’s consistent performances were even better without reviews. They ended just shy of a top-four finish with an extra five points.
4. Athletic Club – 72 points (+2)
Athletic improved marginally in the adjusted table. The two extra points helped them maintain their push for European football.
3. Atlético Madrid – 77 points (+4)
Atlético’s aggressive approach yielded better results without interruptions. Four more points underlined their strength across the season.
2. Barcelona – 80 points (−5)
Barcelona’s title challenge took a hit without reviews. Five lost points cost them the top spot in the alternate standings.
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1. Real Madrid – 88 points (+7)
Real Madrid benefited most from a world without VAR. Seven extra points propelled them to the top, reclaiming the title in dramatic fashion.
