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La Liga Club Websites Fail Basic Web Accessibility Standards, Audit Finds

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A web developer conducted informal accessibility audits of La Liga club websites, combining automated tools with manual testing including screen reader checks. Clubs such as Deportivo Aláves, Athletic Club, and Atlético de Madrid were found to have issues ranging from missing or misleading image alt text to confusing keyboard navigation. Barcelona's site, despite performing relatively better than peers, drew criticism for poor heading hierarchy and a sticky header that obstructs zoomed views. Betis was flagged for carousels that ignore reduced-motion settings and low-contrast text. The author acknowledges the audit is non-scientific and carried out by a single individual without formal accessibility training.

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