Revista de La Liga: Setien brings the European ‘ilusion’ back to Real Betis
Montilivi, Girona – There was a “European meeting” on Friday evening according to AS, and given the result on the night, there could well be…
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Revista de La Liga: A definitive weekend at the bottom settles the relegation question once and for all
Ciutat de Valencia, Valencia – It was derby weekend in Madrid but there was much more at stake in La Coruna and Valencia. It had…
Revista de La Liga: Barcelona show character in Sevilla to fight for a dramatic comeback
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla – There were two minutes left to play. Real Madrid had tried, so had Atletico, Valencia and Juventus too. Eibar had…
Revista de La Liga: A Barcelona romp doesn’t dampen Girona’s spirits
Camp Nou, Barcelona – For two minutes, there was pure ecstasy. A shock no doubt, against the run of play of course but nevertheless there…
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…
Can Clarence Cut it at Deportivo?
Scholar. Polyglot. Charismatic. Mental? Not many people would argue with the first three adjectives when describing Clarence Seedorf. One of the most intelligent footballers of…
La Liga Preview Matchday 18: Spanish football returns after winter hiatus
After a short break for the festive season, Spanish football returns this weekend and there’s plenty to look forward to in the remainder of the…
La Liga Preview Matchday 17: Curtains close for winter with Christmas cracker
There’s just one more matchday for Spanish sides in the La Liga, with games spread out across the next week as Spain’s top-flight edges towards…
Revista de La Liga: A special Basque rivalry was renewed at San Mames on Saturday afternoon
San Mames, Bilbao – It all started around 11 o’clock on Saturday morning in the heart of Bilbao. It was derby day. Athletic fans dressed…
La Liga Preview Matchday 16: Golden opportunity for Barca to extend their advantage
Barcelona have a golden opportunity to extend their advantage over defending La Liga champions Real Madrid this weekend, as Los Blancos are in Abu Dhabi…
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…
La Liga Matchday 14: December begins as the league takes shape
Often criticised by the simple-minded as being a league that’s dominated by the established elite, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, Spain’s La Liga has…
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…
La Liga Preview Week 12: Madrid derby takes centre stage
After an international break that actually meant something, which saw the final slots for the World Cup next summer secured, we’re back into the domestic…
La Liga Week 11 Preview: Big clashes at the top and the bottom
Spain’s La Liga has proven to be an extremely unpredictable league this season, with big sides underperforming, relatively smaller sides exceeding expectations and teams struggling…
La Liga Round-Up: Real Madrid slip and Malaga finally win
An enthralling weekend of action in La Liga has provided plenty of impact at both ends of the table, with things looking extremely tight in…
Euro Roundup: Bayern reclaim top spot while Real suffer shock defeat in Spain
Manchester City took another step to a potential Premier League title, but what went on across the other top leagues in Europe? Girona caused a…