Category: Spain
Why La Liga Decision To Play Game In North America Is A Bad Idea
In the modern era it seems there's nothing football clubs won’t do for money. For example in La Liga each club can negotiate the money they get from T [...]
The Calcio Consultant’s No Dog In The Hunt, Totally Unbiased & Fearless World Cup Prediction
For months now I have been lamenting a World Cup without my homeland, the United States, along with the nation of my heritage, Italy. I just haven’t l [...]
3 To See Again: Marseille 0, Atlético Madrid 3 – Europa League Final
Atlético Madrid saw off Marseille to win their first European trophy since they triumphed in this same competition in Bucharest in 2012.
This was a [...]
Interview: Roland Lamah On The Toughest Right Backs He’s Faced & Moving to MLS
James Rowe spoke to Belgian midfielder Roland Lamah about his time at Osasuna in Spain, playing for Ferencvaros in Hungary, and of course his current [...]
3 To See Again – Arsenal 1, Atletico Madrid 1
Arsenal were out-defended and outwitted by ten man Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
An eventful opening set the [...]
Can Anyone Stop Real Madrid In Europe?
Real Madrid abruptly ended Juventus’ historic comeback with a last minute goal via a penalty in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final. They are no [...]
Barcelona Crisis? What Crisis? Let’s Talk Treble, Eh?
From trouble to treble, by Mudassir Mustafa.
Cast one's mind back to the start of the season when Real Madrid trashed Barcelona 5-1 in the Supercop [...]
After A Love Affair In Madrid Real Seek Romance In Paris
A few months ago in Zurich, when Paris Saint Germain drew the title holders and 12-time winners Real Madrid for their last sixteen tie in the UEFA Cha [...]
Barcelona Stumble, But Their Lead Is Far From Humble
A week or so ago, Barcelona claimed a 1-1 draw away at Espanyol, thanks to Gerard Pique’s goal in the 83rd minute. RCD Espanyol, the ‘other’ club from [...]
Isco: From Real Madrid’s Darling to the Bernabéu’s Scapegoat
Halfway through last season, Gareth Bale got injured – a recurring theme which has haunted the Welshman’s career since his move to the Spanish capital [...]