Category: La Liga

Analysis

Koeman’s collapse: How Zidane’s direct approach nullified Barcelona’s new system

Real Madrid outplayed and beat Barcelona in what could still be a season-defining El Clásico in La Liga. Zinedine Zidane continued his…

April 12, 2021

Analysis

La Liga on the line: Preview of the season-defining El Clasico

This Saturday, La Liga will be host to a potentially season-defining battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Of course, Atletico Madrid are…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

La Masia Mingueza: The Barcelona B centre-back now crucial to Koeman – analysis

After failing to achieve promotion to the Spanish second division last season, some Barcelona B players decided that their spell at the…

March 27, 2021

Analysis

Adios, Levante. Hola, Madrid: Why 24y/o “assist-producing machine” will get a major move

2020/21 has been a fascinating season for La Liga so far. Not only do we have a proper race on our hands…

March 23, 2021

Analysis

Gerard Moreno 2020/21 – scout report

Gerard Moreno’s career hasn’t been as easy as other’s. He arrived at Villarreal aged just 18 but after playing for their C…

March 19, 2021

Analysis

“Outstanding talent”: Why 20 y/o sensation compared to David Silva could be Valencia’s saviour

To find a club as huge as Valencia hovering around the 12th place in the table in La Liga is certainly strange.…

March 16, 2021

Analysis

Pau Torres: Three areas to improve before he gets the big move

After the era of Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqué, Sergio Ramos will need a new centre-back partner for Spain with the Euros…

March 15, 2021

Analysis

How Elche’s disciplined low-block restricted Madrid to very low quality shots

In La Liga, the race for the title, Champions League spots, as well as the relegation battle, are getting tighter and tighter…

March 15, 2021

Analysis

Real changes: How Zidane’s crucial switches salvaged a point against Atletico

El Derbi Madrileño is always a big thing in La Liga. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid facing off for supremacy in the…

March 9, 2021

Analysis

Same formation but different tactics: how Valencia beat Villarreal

The Derbi de la Comunitat was the first La Liga game of the past weekend, where Valencia hosted Villarreal at the Mestalla…

March 8, 2021

Champions League

Low Liga: Spain’s Champions League decline signals a shift in power

The 2019/20 UEFA Champions League marked the first time since the 2006/07 season that La Liga was without a representative in the…

March 5, 2021

Analysis

Basque approved: How Marcelino’s 4-4-2 has transformed Athletic Club – tactical analysis

Managerial changes are often followed up by a boost in the performance of the teams, but it is rarely followed by consistency…

March 4, 2021

Analysis

Persistent pressers: An analysis of the most intense pressing system in Europe’s top five leagues

Across Europe’s top five leagues, there are some incredible high pressing sides. The most notable ones are a few of the world’s…

March 3, 2021

Analysis

Cunning Koeman: How new-look Barcelona pressed Sevilla into submission

In a fierce battle between two bitter rivals in La Liga, Sevilla welcomed Barcelona to Andalusia as the two giants squared off…

March 1, 2021

Analysis

Cholo’s troubles: How Cardenas & costly mistakes put Atletico’s title in jeopardy

Perhaps the biggest surprise to happen in La Liga last matchday was Atletico Madrid losing to Levante at the Wanda Metropolitano. Even…

February 22, 2021

Analysis

Real worry: The defensive data that might solve a future headache for Zidane

Real Madrid are having a tough season after winning La Liga in 2020. Their policy of recruiting young and promising players hasn’t…

February 13, 2021

La Liga

The new Jesús Navas – why Bryan Gil is one of La Liga’s brightest prospects

When Eibar played Sevilla at Ipurúa last weekend, all eyes were set on the small left-winger of the home side: Bryan Gil.…

February 11, 2021

Analysis

La Liga Bargain Bin: Why Huesca star should be on the radar for Europe’s best

Even though reaching the heights of La Liga is surely a huge accomplishment for Huesca, surviving the Spanish top-flight could prove impossible.…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

5 exciting January transfers that went under the radar in La Liga

The January transfer window has always been a difficult one. Good players only move in the middle of the season for crazy…

February 10, 2021

Data Analysis

Systems vs results: Correlating 2020/21 La Liga systems of play to match outcomes

With just over half of the La Liga season in the books, Atlético Madrid hold a 10-point advantage and game in hand…

February 5, 2021