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Germany 8 Spain 1
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 1 CommentI’m loathe to jump on the bandwagon and conclude that the Bundesliga has overtaken La Liga on the basis of two matches, but I can’t deny that the events of the last twenty four hours have made me consider the possibility. The comprehensive nature of both... -
UCL Preview: Dortmund v Real Madrid, the rematch
Posted on April 23, 2013 | No CommentsThe Champions of Spain against the Champions of Germany. 2nd in La Liga against 2nd in the Bundesliga. 1st and 2nd from this season’s group of death. Do these sides want anything more in common with each other? The semi finals certainly feel... -
UEFA Champions League Semi Final Draw
Posted on April 12, 2013 | No CommentsThe draw for the last four of this season’s Champions League has been made, and it has thrown up some intriguing match ups. FC Barcelona have been paired with FC Bayern Munchen, while Real Madrid will square off with Borussia Dortmund again, having already met in the group... -
Viva La Liga: The Penny Has Finally Dropped
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 1 CommentIt has been known for ages but most were happy to ignore the elephant in the room. In recent weeks the heat has been turned up from abroad in La Liga. In Germany and in England all were asking how a government could ask for a bailout,... -
UCL Preview: Malaga v Borussia Dortmund – Malaga Must Make Home Advantage Count
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No CommentsThis has the pleasing feel of an old-fashioned European tie, with home advantage on the second leg appearing crucial and Dortmund’s capacity for scoring away goals a real concern fur Manuel Pellegrini. A cursory glance at Dortmund’s away results in the Champions League this season will... -
Victor Valdes Leaving Barca – Does It Really Matter?
Posted on February 8, 2013 | 1 CommentIt has recently come out that Victor Valdes will not renew his contract at FC Barcelona, which expires at the end of June 2014. The question is though: does it really matter that he’s leaving? Valdes has made nearly five hundred appearances for Barca since... -
Spaniards Abroad – Bayern, Perfect Fit For Pep
Posted on January 19, 2013 | 2 CommentsOk, I know. Pep hasn’t even taken up residence in the Allianz Arena dugout yet and I’m already doing a Spaniards Abroad piece on him! Well, I think I am slightly justified in this. Firstly, he finished his playing career outside of his homeland, and secondly,... -
Spaniards Abroad – Raul Gonzalez, The Man, The Legend
Posted on December 21, 2012 | 1 CommentFor the final Spaniards Abroad of 2012, I have gone for a rather daunting one! Probably the greatest Spaniard still playing the game, Real Madrid and Spain’s legendary striker, Raul. Not only is he one of the best players of any nationality of the last twenty years,... -
Why Betis are betting on youth
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 2 CommentsReal Betis aren’t just having their best season for years, they’re already planning for the long term. Adam Boyle reports on the Seville club’s recently announced plan for self-sufficiency You can blame the national economic crisis, or you can put it down to the... -
Spaniards Abroad – Javi Martinez, Trying To Justify €40m
Posted on December 14, 2012 | 1 CommentImagine what it must be like. There you are in your current employment, trying to do the best you can, when a bigger company come and offer to spend €40million to employ you at their workplace. Imagine the pressure you would feel to make your new paymasters...
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