La Liga

As the La Liga season makes its return following the enforced break, attention turns to which key positions still need to be decided as the season heads into the home stretch. With just 5 points separating 3rd from 7th, the race for the Champions League stands out as the most …

One of La Liga’s foremost clubs, Valencia, has struggled this season. Despite emerging from a Champions League group with Ajax and Chelsea, they were eviscerated by Atalanta in the Round of 16 and have faced a lackluster domestic campaign. However, one bright spot in an otherwise unremarkable season has been …

Even just a few weeks ago it seemed outlandish that the major football leagues in Europe could return to action anytime soon. The UK has been one of the nations worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Spain was similarly wracked by it, while Italy was the epicentre of it in …

Since arriving at Atletico Madrid in 2011, Diego Simeone has made Atleti almost unbeatable. In eight years in the competition, only sides featuring Cristiano Ronaldo have beaten them in a knockout game in Europe’s premier tournament. Even with Ronaldo, no side has ever won a knockout game at the Vicente …

Jamie Carragher has lavished praise on Diego Simeone and says Jurgen Klopp was ‘wrong’ to criticise Atletico Madrid’s style of play. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by the Spanish side last month, with Klopp having been critical of Simeone’s defensive style following a 4-2 aggregate defeat. Despite …

A look back at Marcelo Bielsa’s history in the game is enough to understand why he is considered one of the most influential managers in world football right now.  The current Leeds United manager has improved the fortunes of many a player’s career over the years, with some going on …

Atletico Madrid are keen to tie Thomas Partey to a new deal amid interest in the midfielder from Arsenal. Arsenal have registered an interest in signing the Ghana international as the club seek to bolster their midfield options ahead of next season, with the Atletico Madrid star available for a …

Quique Setien has offered Philippe Coutinho a potential lifeline at Barcelona by insisting he is ‘counting on’ the Brazilian ahead of next season. Coutinho has struggled to make an impression at Barcelona since joining the club from Liverpool two years ago, with the playmaker spending the past season on loan …

Barcelona are interested in a deal to sign Manchester City full-back João Cancelo and could offer Nelson Semedo in part-exchange as Europe’s top clubs consider their financial options ahead of the summer transfer window. The suspension of football and subsequent revenue loss amid the coronavirus crisis has led to many …

Lionel Messi has lavished praise on Thierry Henry and admits to being starstruck by his former Barcelona teammate following his arrival at the club from Arsenal. Henry established himself as one of the best players in world football during a glittering eight-year career in north London, winning two league titles …