Manuel Pellegrini has finally ended speculation surrounding his future at Malaga by revealing that he will leave the Spanish side during the summer. The Chilean, 59, is widely tipped to take charge at Premier League moneybags Manchester City following the departure of Roberto Mancini two weeks ago. … [Read more...]
Malaga must face reality after death of Champions League dream
Last Tuesday’s Champions League exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund will stick long in the memory of Malaga fans. Not only was the result a harsh reflection on a great team effort by the Andalusians but also it could mark the start of this team’s decline. The comments by president Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani that the 3-2 defeat was down to “racism” have given the fans something to distract them in the aftermath but once the hum-drum of the league kick backs in then it will be time to take stock of what the future might hold. … [Read more...]
Is Falcao on his way to Manchester United?
According to Manchester United's official website, Colombian striker Radamel Falcao maybe on his way to Manchester United next season. Reports from Manchester United and Spanish newspaper Marca are suggesting the 27 year old, whose fine form in front of goal has catapulted his Atletico Madrid side up to third in the La Liga table, is to become a Manchester United player next season despite competition from the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid for his signature. … [Read more...]
Spanish football in numbers: A Statistical Analysis of La Liga
A Guest post by Liam Corbett of www.averageopposition.com - a new stats based site with a difference - it measures the team and player performances not just on the normal numbers, but on the level of opposition. Liam gives us his take on La Liga this week. … [Read more...]
Mourinho Abuse is Getting to Players – Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has pleaded with supporters in the La Liga sports betting news to lay off Jose Mourinho and to get behind the Portugese manager as the team aim for glory in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. … [Read more...]
Real Sociedad v Barcelona match preview
Barcelona will be looking to continue their 19 game unbeaten streak in the Primera Division this weekend as they face a trip up north to the Basque country's very own Real Sociedad in what should be a comfortable encounter for Tito Vilanova's men. … [Read more...]
Stat Attack: Barca goals from outside the box double since Tito’s takeover
Today we bring you an interesting statistic discovered by Spanish newspaper Marca. Whilst Barcelona have quite rightly been known to score the bulk of their goals from close range after a dazzling passing move, it seems the manner in which goals are scored has changed somewhat since new manager Tito Vilanova has come to town. … [Read more...]
Ronaldo to Man Utd speculation growing as latest contract offer from Real is snubbed
It started out as a few Chinese whispers on this blog a couple of months back, that maybe, just maybe Portuguese midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo who was highly revered at his former club Manchester United may be on his way back to Old Trafford in the January transfer window. … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi – is this the peak of his career?
You don't need a Spanish football blog to tell you that Lionel Messi has had an unforgettable year. With 91 goals and a third successive Balon Dor prize in the bag, it's a shame his club side Barcelona put a slight dampener on his incredible achievement by losing out on retaining both the La Liga title to fierce rivals Real Madrid and the Champions League to unlikely winners Chelsea. … [Read more...]
David Villa not on his way to Arsenal in January transfer window
This certainly won't make for good reading for Arsenal fans but La Liga Blog can today report there is a very slim possibility of highly sought after 31 year-old striker David Villa moving to Arsenal in the January transfer window. … [Read more...]