Why Isco Isn’t Labelled One of the World’s Best, Yet
Isco’s free-kick against his former side, Malaga, was everything you need to know about the Spaniard encapsulated in a moment. A 25-yard effort bent perfectly…
Zinedine Zidane
What Juventus and Real Madrid’s Extraordinary Game Taught Us
And breathe. After arguably one of the most exciting games recent Champions League memory, Juventus and Real Madrid’s second leg was one that will love…
Ligue 1 Talking Points: how do PSG compete with Europe’s elite?
Champions League success has slipped by prematurely from Paris Saint-Germain, with yet another early exit. Losing to reigning European champions Real Madrid is no embarrassment,…
Ronaldo Shines Through PSG Flare Smoke As Real Race Into Quarter-Finals
Let’s take a look at some of the main causes of discussion from yesterday evening’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg clash between…
Ligue 1 Talking Points: Neymar set to miss Real Madrid clash after PSG ease past Marseille
Brazilian superstar Neymar is set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League Round of 16 2nd leg, after the club confirmed he had suffered…
Real Leave It Late to Gain Advantage as Rampant Ronaldo Strikes in Europe Once again
Let’s take a look at some of the main causes of discussion from the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash between Zinedine…
Revista de La Liga: Malaga are now a shadow of their money-rich former selves
La Rosaleda, Malaga – There was once a feeling of togetherness in Malaga. The fans connected with the players, they were both participants; they each…
Revista de La Liga: Real Madrid bounce back from Copa elimination by achieving a rare victory in Valencia
Mestalla, Valencia – “We deserved the victory. We deserved a game like that.” Zinedine Zidane – as cool and calm as he has been throughout…
Copa del Rey Recap: Leganes make history and progress at the expense of a stuttering Real Madrid
Bernabeu, Madrid – “Yes we can!” was the rather hopeful and optimistic chant sung by the relatively small contingent of Leganes fans pre-match. “Yes we…
Revista de La Liga: Victory against Valencia brings hope to Gran Canaria
Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas – Las Palmas’ time in La Liga is comparable to that of it’s home. The redevelopment of Gran Canaria’s biggest…
Copa del Rey Recap: Espanyol make history with derby win in the first-leg of the cup
RCDE, Barcelona – ‘Thank You Valverde’ was written large on the stadium scoreboard before the match and by the end, the sentiment towards their former…
Revista de La Liga: Humble surroundings can house greatness; Atletico Madrid and Eibar can vouch for it
Ipurua, Eibar – ‘Fabricando Suenos!’ was the phrase that adorned the arched-La Liga pitch-side entrance at Ipurua. Both sets of players – Eibar and Atletico…
Analysing La Liga: Who the Top 5 Should Sign in January
Fresh after the 12 days of Christmas, the 12 days of the January transfer window so far has pulled out some crackers. With Coutinho already…
Revista de La Liga: Europe’s hottest city… the home of passion, drama, and goals
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla – It is the hottest city in mainland Europe. Temperatures regularly reach 40°C in the summer and pavements bake and crack…
Revista de La Liga: Barcelona crush Real Madrid in the Christmas Clasico and extend their lead at the top of La Liga
Bernabeu, Madrid – There was to be no white Christmas as the huge banner unfurled at the south end of the ground had predicted. Los…
La Liga Preview Matchday 15: Testing matches across the board
Last weekend certainly wasn’t the ideal displays from La Liga’s top guns, with Atletico Madrid being the only side in the top-four to taste victory…
Revista de La Liga: The Battle of Bilbao leaves Real Madrid ruing a missed opportunity
San Mames, Bilbao – On a cold and wet Basque evening, Real Madrid failed to score for a second consecutive La Liga away match. Zinedine…
Revista de La Liga: Valencia show Barcelona why they are their closest challenges
Mestalla, Valencia – ‘The view is good from here,’ said the Valencia manager. ‘You see things that you wouldn’t normally.’ Sitting not far from the…
La Liga Preview Week 13: Crucial clash at the top is stand-out tie
There’s a gap beginning to emerge in La Liga, with the leading duo Barcelona and Valencia pulling away from Atletico and Real Madrid. That could…
Revista de La Liga: The first Madrid derby at El Metropolitano may not have been memorable but it was certainly symbolic
El Metropolitano, Madrid – The first ever Madrid derby at El Metropolitano finished goalless; the result left both of the competitors ten points behind La…