On the first match of what is to be his final season in the Spanish top division, Aritz Aduriz was supposed to present a picture of a veteran who’ll soon bid his farewell. He chose to author a spectacle instead.
Tag: La Liga
Why the Premier League has got cold feet about shutting the summer window early
Premier League clubs look set to reverse their 2017 decision to shut the summer transfer window at the start of new season and fall in line with rest of Europe once more.
Messi to miss Osasuna trip
Lionel Messi is still not fit to return for Barcelona when they travel to newly-promoted Osasuna on Saturday.
We deserved a lot more – Zidane disappointed after goalless draw against Getafe
Zinedine Zidane felt Real Madrid were worthy of more than just a point from their game against Getafe.
Getafe claim vital point against Real Madrid
Getafe’s charge for Champions League qualification remains on course after a goalless home draw against Real Madrid.
Football for Everyone?
Football is not for everyone. We do not all get an equal share of the…
Santiago Solari has told Real Madrid players he expects more
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has personally told his under-performing players that he expects more from them.
Magical Messi and his hat-trick heroics
Lionel Messi added another statistical landmark to his collection with the 50th hat-trick of his career in Barcelona’s 4-2 LaLiga win over Sevilla.
Pique urges Barcelona to up their game for Champions League clash with Lyon
Gerard Pique fears Barcelona risk defeat in the Champions League at Lyon on Tuesday if they do not improve on the performance produced in their 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
Real Madrid boss Solari hails duo ahead of Girona clash
Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari has hailed the progress made by Vinicius Junior and insists his team mates deserve credit for his development.
Santiago Solari delivers overdue LaLiga victory as Real Madrid beat Valladolid
Santiago Solari’s first LaLiga game in charge of Real Madrid ended in a 2-0 victory against Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu but they were made to wait for their win.
Real Madrid held by derby rivals Atletico
Real Madrid missed the chance to go top of LaLiga after they were held to a goalless draw by city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona do not have an attitude problem
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed any questions about his team’s attitude following a shock LaLiga defeat against Leganes.
Charles leaves it late to give Eibar victory over Real Sociedad
Substitute Charles scored in stoppage time to give Eibar their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad.
Neymar: Brazil’s little misunderstood genius behind all the theatrics
Neymar at Russia 2018 came out with the reputation of a farceur, but behind everything…
Atletico agree deal to sign Lemar and confirm deals for Griezmann and Hernandez
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal to sign versatile midfielder Thomas Lemar from Monaco after…
Cloak and Dagger of Sergio Ramos – The Glitch in the System
We believe in this holistic notion; we have to. But there are players like Sergio…
Hope, expectation and the weight of legacy: Brazil at the World Cup
The weight of legacy can either propel you or crush you down. The people of…
An Ode to Andres Iniesta – A Kiss From Fuentealbilla
Andres Iniesta is among a dying breed of midfielders that can turn, nutmeg, run, pause,…
Iniesta, David Silva, Isco and The Biggest Show on the Planet
Joel Slagle has always been a skeptic when it comes to Spanish football, but even…