Category: La Liga

Atlético Madrid

La Liga 2022/23: Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal face early-season six-pointer – tactical preview

With 3-0 wins to open the season, Atlético Madrid and Villarreal enter their week two clash with momentum and high expectations. For…

August 20, 2022

Analysis

Resolute Rayo: Barca unable to combat Vallecano’s high pressing and tough defending – tactical analysis

It is no secret that Barcelona have had their issues off the pitch in recent years – many of those troubles remain…

August 16, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

La Liga 2022/23: Almeria vs Real Madrid – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday night saw Almeria vs Real Madrid in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 16, 2022

Andoni Iraola

La Liga 2022/23: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano in the opening round of La Liga matches. We’ve broken down all the key stats for…

August 15, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Eibar

La Liga returned to the Catalan capital this weekend as Barcelona hosted Eibar at the Camp Nou on a lovely Sunday afternoon.…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

The glorious Wanda Metropolitano stadium was filled with 67,204 people, creating the passion and atmosphere of a true gladiatorial arena. Somehow, the…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Villarreal

Barcelona hosted a struggling Villarreal side at the weekend and picked up all three points that saw them reclaim top spot in…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Levante vs Barcelona

This Sunday, Barcelona returned to ”l’escena del crim” where they suffered the only league defeat in the whole of last season. Levante…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

This post originally featured on our dedicated Barcelona analysis site, barcelonaanalysis.com El Clasico is always a special day, not just in Spain…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

Barcelona rounded up the calendar year with a vintage Ernesto Valverde game to secure all three points at the Camp Nou: conservative,…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona

This article originally featured on our dedicated Barcelona analysis site, barcelonaanalysis.com. If there is something bothering Barcelona nowadays it’s the away games,…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Getafe vs Barcelona

The winter break is finally over and football has returned back to Spain, and more importantly, to Catalunya. Barcelona had a really tough…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Real Betis

This post originally featured on our comprehensive Barcelona analysis sister site, barcelonaanalysis.com. It was September 10th, two years ago, when Barcelona last…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Leganes

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said that it was very important to start the second half of La Liga with a win. As the…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga 2018/19: Barcelona vs Valencia

Barcelona hosted Valencia at the Camp Nou for a clash that almost never leaves the fans disappointed. Usually, the Catalans know how to…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

How Barcelona barely salvaged a win over Real Valladolid in La Liga

Ah, February, the single most dreadful time of the year for all things FC Barcelona. While a certain dose of superstition definitely…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona see out Atlético Madrid and edge even closer to another La Liga title

“Campeones, campeones, campeones!”, were the chants of around 90,000 people inside the Camp Nou as Lionel Messi basically passed the ball into…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona and Messi orchestrate a great comeback against Sevilla in La Liga

After what was one of the most inspiring starts to a La Liga campaign, Sevilla fell off drastically and are still in…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

How Barcelona outsmarted Real Betis and extended their lead in La Liga

It is never a dull affair when Barcelona meet Real Betis, and the venue rarely plays any significant difference in that sense.…

July 26, 2022

Ernesto Valverde

How Villarreal surprised Barcelona but still ended up with a draw in La Liga

What seemed like a routine three-pointer for Barcelona ended up being one of the most intense matches the Catalans have played in…

July 26, 2022