The attacking players feeling the pressure as Athletic Bilbao aim to achieve La Liga improvement
We take a look which attacking players need to step it up in La Liga to see Athletic Club push on under Marcelino.
Category: Spanish La Liga
The five stand-out stats of Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career
The surreal statistics behind Lionel Messi’s Barca career are well known. Here are our five stand-out figures.
Jose Bordalas and Valencia enter the unknown
José Bordalás took Getafe to the promised land, yet tougher tasks and higher expectations lie await at Valencia.
The Cristiano Ronaldo complex and how his success became Madrid’s poisoned chalice
For a Real Madrid team that has had so much success, the over-reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo has left them in a tricky situation thus far in 2018/19.
The unfulfilled promise of Julen Lopetegui at Real Madrid and the ugly aftermath
Ever had that feeling in life when something is doomed from the start such as a business initiative or a relationship? Just ask Julen Lopetegui, Real Madrid’s recently sacked manager. … Continue reading The unfulfilled promise of Julen Lopetegui at Real Madrid and the ugly aftermath
Atletico Madrid must tap into their inner underdog to topple rivals
Ahead of the derby with Real Madrid, would it not be wonderful to once again revel in Atletico Madrid’s counter-attacking, whole-hearted defending style under ‘el Cholo’, and bask in the glory of this underdog team?
Is Lionel Messi being treated unfairly by UEFA?
Many fans, especially Barcelona fans, believe UEFA lost credibility by excluding Lionel Messi from the Ballon d’Or top three. Marco Gerges takes a look at the Argentine’s situation…
Málaga CF’s relegation again shows perils of poor ownership
Having once been promised the world, Málaga CF will start the 2018/19 season in the Segunda División. Robbie Chalmers takes a look at Abdullah El Thani’s rollercoaster reign as owner.
