La Liga

With the current international break, we can already extract some conclusions from these first months of competition in the European leagues. In La Liga, the verdict seems unanimous: one of the major surprises of the season is Elche CF under Eder Sarabia. Recently promoted after finishing as runners-up in the...

When Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernández arrived at Real Betis earlier this year from MLS side Columbus Crew, eyebrows were raised.  Could a forward who had thrived on a different continent translate his game to one of Europe’s toughest leagues? Now, 12 matches into La Liga’s 2025/2026 campaign, the answer is...

Real Madrid failed to secure a win against Rayo Vallecano in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 La Liga season. Rayo Vallecano ended Real Madrid’s four-game winning streak by holding them to a goalless draw at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Blancos entered the game with a clear objective: to take all...

The 2024/2025 season saw Barcelona's defensive structure flourish under Hansi Flick, largely thanks to the intelligent partnership between Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí. Their complementary traits, Martínez’s composure, aerial strength, and leadership, combined with Cubarsí’s anticipation, timing, and distribution, created a balanced pairing that perfectly suited Flick’s high defensive line....

Under manager Manolo González, Espanyol entered the 2025/2026 season with a renewed focus on tactical structure and discipline, aiming to improve after just missing out on European competition last year. While their average possession this season (around 40.5%) doesn’t place them among La Liga’s most ball-dominant sides, it reflects a philosophy...

Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have adopted a strategy focused on structured control and smart positioning for the 2025/2026 season. Arda Güler has thrived in this new system, transforming from a promising player into a key creative force for the team. Playing mainly in the right half-space as...

Real Madrid hosted Barcelona at the prestigious Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and, after a powerful attacking performance, convincingly won the tenth La Liga fixture. On the other hand, Barcelona's disappointing El Clásico defeat confirms the issues within this squad and widens the gap between the two teams in the standings. Following this game, Real...

After a period of inconsistency and managerial changes, Villarreal have re-emerged among La Liga’s elite under the familiar guidance of Marcelino García Toral. The Yellow Submarine, now third in the table, have rediscovered their essence. They are a team defined by compactness, controlled aggression, and a clear tactical identity. Marcelino's...

When Atlético Madrid committed £82m in the summer of 2024 to sign Julián Alvarez from Manchester City, there was a collective raising of eyebrows across Europe.  At the Etihad, Alvarez had been seen, somewhat reductively, as Erling Haaland’s backup.   He was viewed as a high-functioning deputy whose minutes were contingent on...

As Barcelona approach the first Clásico of the 2025/2026 season under Hansi Flick tactics, the atmosphere feels markedly different from the dominance of the previous campaign. Flick, who led the team to a historic domestic treble, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, while defeating...

As Xabi Alonso embarks on his first full season in charge of Real Madrid, one question stands out above all others: How is he trying to get the best out of this immensely talented squad? For years, Los Blancos' success has relied heavily on individual brilliance rather than on a...

In a league built on structure and experience, Karl Etta Eyong has emerged as Levante’s unexpected spark. He is a Cameroonian forward who combines physical power, directness, and timing beyond his years. Still only 21, Eyong’s rise through Levante’s ranks this season has drawn attention not only for his goal...

Xabi Alonso faces a tactical conundrum that strikes at the very heart of Real Madrid’s attacking identity: choosing between two world-class Brazilians who both thrive on the same flank. Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo have each built their reputations on dynamic, high-impact performances, yet their best football often comes when deployed...

For over a decade, Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone have been defined by resilience, compactness, and a tactical identity so sharp it became their trademark.  Fierce pressing, ruthless transitions, and defensive solidity made Los Colchoneros a nightmare for opponents in Spain and Europe alike.  But as the 2025/2026 La Liga...

Barcelona hosted Real Sociedad in matchday seven of the 2025/2026 La Liga season, which ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for the Catalans. With yet another domestic game where they had over 70% ball possession (75%), it was no surprise that Sociedad struggled to create opportunities and generated just a...

El Derbi Madrileño is always a massive story in the Spanish capital, and it was not different this past weekend when Atlético Madrid hosted Real Madrid for the first derby in La Liga this season. For Atlético Madrid, the season didn’t get off to the greatest start. After six games,...

Did Ousmane Dembélé Deserve To Win Ballon D'Or? Ballon d’Or season always brings debate among football fans and pundits. There has never been and will never be a Ballon d’Or winner that everyone agrees on. For years, the argument over who was most deserving of being called the best footballer...

Few players in Europe divide opinion quite like Marcus Rashford. At his best, he looks unstoppable, combining blistering pace with elite ball-striking and the ability to terrorise defenders one-on-one. At his worst, he can appear disengaged, lacking intensity and consistency. Yet across his career, there has always been a clear...

The 2025/2026 La Liga campaign arrives as a defining chapter for Barcelona under the stewardship of Hansi Flick, following a season that provoked as many questions as it did answers. Flick’s arrival last year signalled a decisive break from recent managerial patterns, embedding a philosophy grounded in high defensive lines,...

Valencia have been through tough times recently. The legendary club qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the 2018/2019 season and won the Copa del Rey in 2019, but from then on, things derailed quickly for the club from the South-East of Spain. Owner Peter Lim lost interest in the...