Faultless Real Madrid boast pairing in LaLiga Team of the Month for June
by Josh Wright
at Wednesday, Jul 1 2020 16:09
With June done and dusted, now is time to reflect on the first month of LaLiga action since lockdown restrictions were eased in Spain. In the space of six games, Barcelona have all but handed Real Madrid the title after a run of three draws in four matches. Zinedine Zidane's side, meanwhile, won all...
Cazorla renaissance in full swing as Villarreal chase Champions League finish
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jun 30 2020 16:40
It was route one stuff that led to Gerard Moreno's first and Villarreal's second in their eventual 2-0 win over Valencia, but it was a goal made possible by the most sumptuous first touch by Santi Cazorla. Perceived by many to be the best two-footed player in the game, it was a deft touch off his le...
Why the fuss about Van de Beek - Real Madrid and Manchester United target analysed
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jun 14 2020 11:01
When it was announced the Eredivisie was to be cancelled following the round of games on March 8th, no champion was to be decided for 2019/20. In voiding the campaign due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it meant a number of players will have now played their final game for their respective sides. Hakim...
Quiz: Name every Spanish player to score in the Premier League this season
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 8 2020 16:49
LaLiga returns this week, the second of Europe's top five leagues to resume after the Bundesliga graced our screens last month, with viewers in for a treat with a mouthwatering Seville Derby to welcome fans back. And the league has developed a number of high-profile Spanish stars who have since swap...
How will empty stadiums continue to affect football results?
by WhoScored.com
at Friday, May 29 2020 16:09
The next Modric? Is Odegaard the heir to the Croat's Real Madrid crown
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, May 7 2020 12:30
Martin Odegaard spent three years in the Netherlands in order to garner regular game time to develop accordingly. The Norwegian star secured a headline grabbing move to Real Madrid back in 2015, with Los Blancos beating off competition from across the continent for the next rising talent with the ho...
Can Hakimi mirror Carvajal's transition from Germany to Real Madrid to dethrone Spaniard?
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, May 1 2020 12:11
Dani Carvajal has been on the Real Madrid books since 2002. Joining from ADCR Leman's, the Spaniard has worked his way up through the youth team ranks to establish himself as first choice right-back for Los Blancos, though a heart condition minimised his playing time in 2017/18.There was, however, a...
Partey perfect for Arsenal side in need of midfield revamp
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Apr 26 2020 14:03
The Coronavirus pandemic means a number of top teams will see their targets shift over the coming weeks and months. With no football to speak of, sides will see their financial power lessen when the transfer window does open, so teams need to be shrewd in their quest to strengthen.That being said, t...