Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has personally told his under-performing players that he expects more from them.
Tag: La Liga
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…
Football’s Finest Supervillain – Cristiano Ronaldo Hijacking Messi’s Glory
From being a thought crime in 2012 to a thought experiment in 2017, the idea…
The political power of Diego Maradona through five World Cups – Part 2
Diego Maradona landed from a helicopter for his unveiling at Napoli. Playing the messiah came…
Much-changed Barcelona held by Celta Vigo
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side was held…
Celta Vigo 2 v Barcelona 2 – Story of the match
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side drew 2-2…
Barcelona 2 v Valencia 1 – Story of the match
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League exit in midweek by strengthening their grip on…
Luis Suarez sets wounded Barcelona on the way to welcome win over Valencia
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League exit in midweek by strengthening their grip on…