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  •     Jorge Resurrección Merodio, or Koke as he is more commonly known, walked out to the centre circle and placed an Atleti flag in the middle. He bent down and kissed it and up in the stands a father tugged at his son’s sleeve and pointed. ‘Son, this is...0May 20, 2013

    Viva La Liga: Have Atleti Finally Banished Their Ghosts

        Jorge Resurrección Merodio, or Koke as he is more commonly known, walked out to the centre circle and placed an Atleti flag in the middle. He bent down and kissed it and up in the stands a father tugged at his son’s sleeve and pointed. ‘Son, this is…

  •         Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea appears to be the worst kept secret in football. His departure will bring to an end one of the most awkward marriages in Spanish football, and allow him to return to his true love. It’ll be fascinating to see whether things...4May 20, 2013

    Wounded Mourinho Retreats to Safe Ground

            Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea appears to be the worst kept secret in football. His departure will bring to an end one of the most awkward marriages in Spanish football, and allow him to return to his true love. It’ll be fascinating to see whether things…

  •         So what a weekend in the Segunda! Some massive games for all to enjoy but first and foremost let us start with Elche who were promoted on Saturday without even having to play. Alcorcon’s 1-1 draw at Barcelona B gave the Ilicitanos the cushion needed to...1May 20, 2013

    Segunda Focus: Elche Es De Primera! Round 39

            So what a weekend in the Segunda! Some massive games for all to enjoy but first and foremost let us start with Elche who were promoted on Saturday without even having to play. Alcorcon’s 1-1 draw at Barcelona B gave the Ilicitanos the cushion needed to…

  •       Granada v Osasuna (Primera vuelta: 2-1)   A proper relegation six-pointer, and the final match of the season between teams in the bottom six. This will be a real test of nerve.   Of course, both sides currently stand just outside the bottom three, which might play...0May 17, 2013

    La Liga Preview Round 36 ~ The Last Six-Pointer of the Season & Spar for Last CL Spot

          Granada v Osasuna (Primera vuelta: 2-1)   A proper relegation six-pointer, and the final match of the season between teams in the bottom six. This will be a real test of nerve.   Of course, both sides currently stand just outside the bottom three, which might play…

  •         It’s a rare treat to have El Derbi as the Copa del Rey final. Last year’s final was held at the Vicente Calderon as Barcelona took on Athletic Bilbao. This year, the final has headed north of the capital to the Santiago Bernabeu as the two...0May 17, 2013

    Copa Del Rey Final Preview: Madrid Derby

            It’s a rare treat to have El Derbi as the Copa del Rey final. Last year’s final was held at the Vicente Calderon as Barcelona took on Athletic Bilbao. This year, the final has headed north of the capital to the Santiago Bernabeu as the two…

  •         VLL watched a few games this weekend but there was still one theme that was in the back of our mind and no amount of goals was going to distract us. It was a faint echo that started to become a loud scream. Once again La...1May 16, 2013

    Viva La Liga: Time To Take Heads Out Of The Sand

            VLL watched a few games this weekend but there was still one theme that was in the back of our mind and no amount of goals was going to distract us. It was a faint echo that started to become a loud scream. Once again La…


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  • We discussed the Champions League aftermath in Madrid and Barça, the big topic of Mou and a lot more.   Download this episode (right click and save) Related Posts:Podcast 228 : UCL QF draw and La Liga races 4th & relegationGermany 8 Spain 1Viva La Liga: A Weekly Review From...

    Podcast 230: Aftermath of the CL exit, Mou, Barça and more

    Posted on May 10, 2013 | 1 Comment
    We discussed the Champions League aftermath in Madrid and Barça, the big topic of Mou and a lot more.   Download this episode (right click and save) Related Posts:Podcast 228 : UCL QF draw and La Liga races 4th & relegationGermany 8 Spain 1Viva La Liga: A Weekly Review From...

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  • We talk about the CL semifinalists and the relegation battle in this podcast. Download this episode (right click and save) Related Posts:Podcast: Real Madrid, Valencia, Levante, Atleti, Barça, Málaga – EL/CL Round upPodcast CL/EL Draw and 2012 Wrap-upPodcast 222: Europe Group phase wrap-up, managerial firings + a big shout out...

    La Liga Podcast 229: CL Semifinalists

    Posted on April 20, 2013 | No Comments
    We talk about the CL semifinalists and the relegation battle in this podcast. Download this episode (right click and save) Related Posts:Podcast: Real Madrid, Valencia, Levante, Atleti, Barça, Málaga – EL/CL Round upPodcast CL/EL Draw and 2012 Wrap-upPodcast 222: Europe Group phase wrap-up, managerial firings + a big shout out...

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  • Download this episode (click and save) Elisa and Ravi discuss the big comeback of Barça and Málaga and the opponents of the Spanish teams in the Champions League. A lot of discussion on the race for 4th and relegation battles. Related Posts:La Liga’s European ProspectsUCL Draw Kind To Barca, And...

    Podcast 228 : UCL QF draw and La Liga races 4th & relegation

    Posted on March 26, 2013 | No Comments
    Download this episode (click and save) Elisa and Ravi discuss the big comeback of Barça and Málaga and the opponents of the Spanish teams in the Champions League. A lot of discussion on the race for 4th and relegation battles. Related Posts:La Liga’s European ProspectsUCL Draw Kind To Barca, And...

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  •         Examples of a La Liga coach leaving his own country and enjoying success at a high profile club are fairly rare since Rafa Benitez left Valencia and went to Liverpool. Maybe that’s not terribly surprising: after all, La Liga has been at the pinnacle of club...1May 16, 2013

    Manuel Pellegrini: La Liga’s loss is Manchester City’s gain

            Examples of a La Liga coach leaving his own country and enjoying success at a high profile club are fairly rare since Rafa Benitez left Valencia and went to Liverpool. Maybe that’s not terribly surprising: after all, La Liga has been at the pinnacle of club…

  •       The La Liga title may well have already been wrapped up by Barcelona, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid second and third respectively but behind them there is still plenty to play for, most notably Real Sociedad and Valencia’s battle in the football odds for the final...0May 16, 2013

    Battle for fourth: Will it be the old favourites or the young pretenders?

          The La Liga title may well have already been wrapped up by Barcelona, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid second and third respectively but behind them there is still plenty to play for, most notably Real Sociedad and Valencia’s battle in the football odds for the final…

  •       Many Barca fans are eagerly anticipating the new kits for the upcoming season, as this year’s made everybody kinda thirsty. What I have seen recently from Sport and El Mundo Deportivo as well as the usual jersey websites is a vast improvement, in my humble opinion.  ...0May 15, 2013

    Kit Porn: Barca 2013/2014 leaked!

          Many Barca fans are eagerly anticipating the new kits for the upcoming season, as this year’s made everybody kinda thirsty. What I have seen recently from Sport and El Mundo Deportivo as well as the usual jersey websites is a vast improvement, in my humble opinion.  …

  •     Forza Futbol continues our summer column of taking a look at La Liga official summer transfers and some almost ‘official’ summer transfers.  Enjoy!     Real Betis doing a bit of business in the transfer market, you don’tsay? Well yes and no. Firstly, both of these transactions are...1May 14, 2013

    La Liga Silly Season 2013/2014 – Take Two, Real Betis action and El Presi speaks!

        Forza Futbol continues our summer column of taking a look at La Liga official summer transfers and some almost ‘official’ summer transfers.  Enjoy!     Real Betis doing a bit of business in the transfer market, you don’tsay? Well yes and no. Firstly, both of these transactions are…

  •         The managerial path between England and Spain is usually something of a one-way street. Coaches cut their tactical teeth in La Liga, and then are tempted by lucrative offers from the Premier League. With two of this season’s Spanish Champions league sides looking likely to lose...0May 14, 2013

    Roberto Martinez: Coming Soon To A Club Near You?

            The managerial path between England and Spain is usually something of a one-way street. Coaches cut their tactical teeth in La Liga, and then are tempted by lucrative offers from the Premier League. With two of this season’s Spanish Champions league sides looking likely to lose…

  •       Any self-respecting Spanish football fan will be aware that Real Madrid legend Raul was on the books of cross town rivals Atletico as a youngster, before then president Jesus Gil shut down the youth academy and he moved on to a glittering career with ‘los merengues’. Javier...0May 13, 2013

    Canterano corner – Atletico Madrid’s Javier Manquillo

          Any self-respecting Spanish football fan will be aware that Real Madrid legend Raul was on the books of cross town rivals Atletico as a youngster, before then president Jesus Gil shut down the youth academy and he moved on to a glittering career with ‘los merengues’. Javier…

  •     And so it ends. It has been decided at last, although most thought it would have been settled sooner but on Saturday Barca were finally confirmed as La Liga Champions. Espanyol held Real Madrid to a draw and so the title was on its way back to Barcelona....0May 13, 2013

    Viva La Liga: Barca Win It But It Still Feels A Little Strange

        And so it ends. It has been decided at last, although most thought it would have been settled sooner but on Saturday Barca were finally confirmed as La Liga Champions. Espanyol held Real Madrid to a draw and so the title was on its way back to Barcelona….

  •     The top of La Liga might be criticised as a closed shop, the emergence of a third force like Diego Simeone’s  Atlético being a rare treat, but the battle against the drop rarely lacks drama.   This season has been no different, with six sides still in danger...0May 11, 2013

    Fighting For Survival

        The top of La Liga might be criticised as a closed shop, the emergence of a third force like Diego Simeone’s  Atlético being a rare treat, but the battle against the drop rarely lacks drama.   This season has been no different, with six sides still in danger…

  •         Some clarity has come to the Segunda table, especially when it comes to promotion. Elche can actually stamp their ticket to the Primera with a win and if Girona and Alcorcon fail to win over the weekend. The Ilicitanos effusively celebrated last weekend’s win at Villarreal...0May 10, 2013

    Segunda Focus & Predictions: Sorting Things Out

            Some clarity has come to the Segunda table, especially when it comes to promotion. Elche can actually stamp their ticket to the Primera with a win and if Girona and Alcorcon fail to win over the weekend. The Ilicitanos effusively celebrated last weekend’s win at Villarreal…

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