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After months of speculation, Arsenal looks on track to finally confirm the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. The Gunners have now been Premier League runners-up three years in a row. The Spanish International could be key in driving Mikel Arteta’s side towards potential glory. He will share the...

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League Final, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Portugal resisted Spain’s attacking threats, limiting their strengths and countering their attempts intelligently to bring the game to penalties....

A team’s chances of success in modern football rely heavily on the qualities of their holding midfielder. Especially in the build-up phase, the ‘6’ becomes a de facto quarterback whose movements and decisions impact every other player. Technique, movement and tactical understanding are the core attributes that determine the calibre...

As we approach the winter transfer window at the beginning of 2025, clubs around Spain are vying for talent that can immediately impact their current situations, whether attempting to avoid relegation or secure an impressive European qualification. However, one of the often underappreciated aspects of the transfer period is teams highlighting...

As a 20-year-old, during the 2021/22 season, Alex Baena played a pivotal role in helping Girona get promoted from the Segunda Division.  Since then, Alex Baena has become a regular at Villarreal, became a full Spanish international and is now linked with a move to some of the top clubs...

As a 20-year-old, during the 2021/22 season, Alex Baena played a pivotal role in helping Girona get promoted from the Segunda Division.  Since then, Alex Baena has become a regular at Villarreal, became a full Spanish international and is now linked with a move to some of the top clubs...

"The best playmaker in the world". No, we're not talking about Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini or Diego Maradona. According to Jürgen Klopp, it is, in fact, counterpressing. Thus, in this tactical analysis piece, the best playmaker of the current European champions, Spain, will be scrutinised, as well as Luis de...

Who Is Óscar Mingueza? Heading into the first international break of the 2024/25 La Liga season, we have had the opportunity to understand how various teams have looked to set up and which players have made an impact in the first four matches. An unlikely star has shone bright enough...

Who Is Álvaro Morata? It was an eventful summer for Spaniard Álvaro Morata, who captained his country to Euros glory in Germany.  Whilst on the domestic stage, the forward clinched a move to Serie A side AC Milan — a move we speculated on in our previous magazine issue and analysed...

In the Men’s International Football realm, the summer of 2024 has been the summer of Spain. First, they emerged victorious from the European Championships, beating an England side that included Madrid-based Jude Bellingham in the final. Then, impressionable kids went on to replicate a senior squad which included the youngest...

As the Olympic 2024 soccer tournament finishes up, all eyes are on the thrilling final matchup between France and Spain, as they both fight for a Gold medal. Both teams, renowned for their rich footballing history and tactical prowess, are set to clash in what promises to be a captivating...

Tomorrow sees the two semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament take place, with the United States taking on Germany for a place in Saturday’s Gold Medal contest after they defeated Japan and 2020 Olympic champions Canada, respectively, in the quarter-finals. On the other side of the draw, Brazil...

Tomorrow, the quarter-final matches of Olympic Women's Football 2024 will commence with four high-stakes encounters. The United States Women's National Team will face Japan in the opening match, followed by Spain against Colombia, Canada versus Germany, and France concluding the quarter-finals with a game against Brazil. In the exciting group...

In a remarkable month for Spanish football, the Spain Under-19 national team secured the UEFA EURO U19 Championship title nearly two weeks after the senior Spanish national team won the same tournament. In Windsor Park, Spain defeated France 2-0, setting a new record for the most UEFA EURO U19 titles...

There we have it. The 2024 UEFA European Championship has come to a close, with Spain emerging as the eventual victor. They have impressed many fans and pundits alike with their dazzling performances throughout the competition, and several players have boosted their stock thanks to stellar performances. Luis de la...

On Sunday, the Euros come to an end as the eagerly anticipated clash between two titans, Spain and England, takes place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This preview will solely focus on both teams from a set-play perspective to discover how they might be able to score the decisive goal...

The Allianz Arena played host to one of the most exciting matches of the European Championships thus far on Tuesday night, with Spain emerging victorious over a disappointing French side. Having reached their first major tournament final since the culmination of their ‘golden generation’ in 2012, Luis de la Fuente’s...

Talk about a contrast in styles. Spain's victory over Germany provided one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. It was an exciting blend of attacking and defensive tactics leading to the thrilling overtime victory. The Marc Cucurella handball controversy simply added to the intrigue. France’s shootout victory over...

Euro 2024 has provided plenty of shocks and surprises as the group stages and Round of 16 matches have gone on, with major names struggling for performances and lower-ranked sides proving that they are not simply there to make up the numbers. However, two teams have stood out throughout the...

Whilst many fans had recognised the Spanish national team’s pedigree in major international tournaments ahead of Euro 2024, very few would’ve predicted their passage through the ‘group of death’ in such a dominant fashion. For his first major tournament as head coach, Luis de la Fuente’s multifaceted tactics have allowed...