For decades, La Liga was blessed with having two of the almighty superpowers of footballing prowess in one league, and at opposite ends of an immensely competitive, rich, and almost age-old rivalry. Ronaldo’s departure from Los Blancos had football fans wondering whether El Clasico would ever be the same after encounters with the other man vying for the title of best footballer in the world, but now with Messi’s departure from Barcelona, many are questioning whether the old and bitter rivalry will ever be as beautifully contested as it was in what has been a golden age for … [Read more...]
BEST BET APPS 2021: SPORTS BET APPS IN COMPARISON
The year is 2007: Steve Jobs is presenting the iPhone for the first time - triggering a real boom in the mobile phone market. Cell phones are now smarter, our everyday lives are becoming more mobile. Especially in 2010, when the iPad triggers the new run-on tablet PCs. This development has also contributed massively to the fact that mobile betting is becoming more and more popular among gamblers. The bookmakers have discovered mobile sports betting for themselves. But what should be considered for everyone who would like to place sports bets on their mobile phones? Of course, as always, it is … [Read more...]
If Lionel Messi leaves, La Liga will Never Recover its Glory Days
Real Madrid’s exit from the Champions League was met with understandably dramatic reactions in not just Madrid, but all over Spain. It was perhaps less the defeat itself, and more the manner of it, which led to hyperbolic exaggerations but the match made one thing clear - La Liga’s star is falling. In the past three seasons, only two of the twelve semi-finalists in the UEFA Champions League have been from Spain - Barcelona in 2018/19 and Real Madrid this season. The Spanish league potentially faces a potential existential threat should the best player in the country, and the world, Lionel … [Read more...]
Three Premier League Stars That Could Be On Their Way To La Liga
There have been a number of stars that have decided to swap the Premier League for La Liga over the last ten years, with some of them having more success than others. Luka Modric and Gareth Bale both left Tottenham Hotspur to join Real Madrid and win multiple Champions League honours, while Eden Hazard’s transfer to the same Spanish club from Chelsea hasn’t worked out as well as many would have believed. However, that won’t stop stars from moving to Spain, and there are already a number of players currently playing in the Premier League that are being linked with a move to the warmer … [Read more...]
Inspirational Iago: Celta Find Form
In the previous years of the Premier League when you thought of Arsenal, many would of joke of the number four conundrum, the fact no matter how well Arsenal performed throughout the season they would always wind up fourth. The same can be said in La Liga in recent years for Celta Vigo and the position of 17th, just one place above the relegation zone narrowly avoiding the drop into the Segunda Liga. The past two seasons the Galician side have found them selves finishing the campaign in 17th place, being involved in a relegation dog fight through out the season. However, the 2017/2108 saw … [Read more...]
Diving Deep into the Mediterranean: UD Ibiza’s Rapid Rise
Ibiza is often described as a millionaire’s playboy paradise, a scenic marvel and a house music pilgrimage, but a footballing haven? Not a chance at all. Although over the past few seasons with some heavy investment, Union Deportivo Ibiza Eivissa are rapidly rising through Spain’s lower divisions. Currently sat top of the table in the Segunda B, Ibiza are in fine form both home and away, only drawing one game and powering on unbeaten. Last season the sky blues made the play-offs, however it was fellow Ibizan islanders Sporting Club Deportivo Pena who would advance, only to lose in the … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Preview
David Jones from La Liga Online previews the big game coming up this weekend as Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday night. Barcelona seem to be regressing while Atletico Madrid are going from strength to strength. As things stand, Atletico are third in the La Liga table with 17 points from seven matches, while Barcelona have picked up just 11 points from seven games. The Rojiblancos are three points behind leaders Real Sociedad, who have played nine matches. True, Atletico are not having the best of times in the Champions League, but in La Liga, Diego Simeone’s side … [Read more...]
FM 21 Release Clause Wonder Kids – La Liga
Hosting the famed La Masia and lesser known academies such as the Cantera, La Liga is one of the top producers of talent in World Football. Yet Spain is also known for the heavy use of release clauses, a set fee for which players can leave without objection. These may be the bane of every fans life but can prove useful for those who play Football Manager. Today we’ll use FM Stories ‘best FM 2021 Wonderkids’ list to scout out the top 5 bargain prospects in La Liga. Gavi - Barcelona - 15 years old - MC/AMC - Costs £300K With a £300K release clause Gavi is one of the hottest prospects in … [Read more...]
Get the best of your football betting at online casinos
Football betting and online casinos have not always had the closest links, but things are changing fast in this area. Many online operators are finding there are benefits from running sports betting markets alongside online casinos through the same website. A lot of top sports betting companies have already made moves in this area. It is reasonably common for online bookmakers to also offer games such as poker, bingo and slots. For anyone who wants to learn more, the Chipanalyst guide to online casinos is a useful read, but here we will look into the link between such sites and … [Read more...]
Which Spanish Side Are Best Placed To Challenge For The Champions League This Season?
The Champions League remains the one competition that all of the elite clubs around Europe target every season. However, the 2019-20 season ended in disappointment for all the sides from Spain. Barcelona were hammered at the quarterfinal stage by Barcelona, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were dumped out by Manchester City and RB Leipzig respectively. You can read more about epl predictions here, but in this article, we will assess the chances of the Spanish sides in the Champions League this season. Barcelona Barcelona remain the lowest-priced Spanish side in the betting to win … [Read more...]