Atlético Madrid were the last team capable of breaking the “Big Two” duopoly in La Liga, and following the signing of striker Luis Suárez; they could finally be ready to mount another serious bid to climb above Real Madrid and Barcelona. The capture of Suárez was undoubtedly a coup, especially for the modest outlay involved, with Barcelona keen to get the 33-year-old off their wage bill during the recent transfer window. Atlético saw their opportunity and went for it, wasting zero time luring the Uruguayan star to the Wanda Metropolitano. Indeed, the addition of Suárez could be the … [Read more...]
How Barcelona and Real Madrid may fair midweek
The 2019-20 La Liga season restarted on Thursday night as Sevilla beat rivals Real Betis 2-0 in front of an empty stadium. Action continued Friday night with Granada coming from behind to beat Getafe 2-1 before Valencia and Levante played out a 1-1 draw. La Liga have made all games kick off at different times, making it possible for fans to watch all 10 top flight matches each week. Many fans are taking advantage of La Liga live streaming with so much action to watch. Defending champions Barcelona were in action on Saturday night as they hammered RCD Mallorca 4-0. Arturo Vidal headed the … [Read more...]
Can anyone break Barcelona’s and Real Madrid’s dominance of La Liga?
The numbers paint a picture. In the 91 years of La Liga’s existence, Barcelona and Real Madrid have shared a whopping 59 league titles, effectively monopolising domestic success for long periods of time. Other Spanish clubs have had their day in the sun and won major trophies, but we ask, can any of them de-throne the big two for good? A history of dominance Real Madrid are in the clear as the most successful team in Spanish football history with 33 league titles to date. An imperious run of 14 league titles between 1960 and 1980 helped to cement their dominance, as did a run of five … [Read more...]
The Best Football Players In La Liga 2020
When it comes to top football leagues, there are a host of names. From the British Premier League to the German Bundesliga, then the Italian Serie A to the French Ligue 1. These are just a few of the top league names in the world. But, a league that stands tall and proud is the Spanish La Liga. For the last five years, La Liga has consistently produced the best teams in European club competition. The 2019 UEFA club rankings have three clubs from the Iberian Peninsula. La Liga also provides some of the top talents in the world. This article looks at the best football players in La Liga … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s recent dominance in El Clásico
We’re well over the halfway stage of this season’s La Liga campaign and what started out as surprising mixed bag of results and potential contenders has turned into a fairly predictable two-horse race. Real Madrid top the table with 49 points, with bitter rivals Barcelona just three points behind. The latest football betting odds may favour Los Blancos to win the title, but they still have to host Barça on March 1st. The first El Clásico match of this season took place on 18th December at the Camp Nou – a more vibrant affair than the drab 0-0 scoreline suggested. The visitors came closest, … [Read more...]
Willian Jose Must Overcome His Transfer Disappoint and Help Fire Sociedad into Europe
Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose will not be playing Premier League football this season. The Brazilian saw his 'dream move' to Spurs agonisingly fall through on transfer deadline day and despite also being linked with Manchester United, neither club was willing to match the asking price for the 28-year old. He will remain in San Sebastian for the time being and must ensure that his performances don't suffer as a result of his recent disappointment. Tottenham are negotiating a deal for Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose, who has a €70m release clause in his contract. (ESPN) … [Read more...]
Can Dani Ceballos work his way back into the Arsenal team?
According to reports, Dani Ceballos had been trying to force his way out of Arsenal this month before backing down when the club stood their ground in the closing days of the winter transfer window. Gunners fans had been excited back in August when the club completed a season-long loan from Real Madrid for the 23-year-old. However, the Spanish international has been hindered by injuries during his time in North London and his latest attempt to get a move away from the club will not have gone down with manager Mikel Arteta. The playmakers technique should be able to earn him a place in … [Read more...]
Sporita Review: The Professional Sports Trader
If you’ve had extensive experience in the sports betting game, then you should know by now that long term profit in this type of endeavor is virtually non-existent. Think about it, you probably know at least a handful of people who bet on sports, right? Now ask yourself how many of these people have actually made money? And when I ask this question I don’t mean, they have won for 5 or 6 bets in a row. We all know by now that these types of winning streaks are usually followed by even longer losing streaks. I know it and you know it. I mean those who are actually profiting consistently … [Read more...]
La Liga trio aiming to progress in the Europa League
Spain’s three remaining representatives in the Europa League have all been handed tricky looking assignments in the last 32 of the competition. Getafe, Sevilla and Espanyol all enjoyed a relatively smooth passage through the opening phase, but things inevitably get much tougher as the tournament progresses. Sevilla are amongst the favourites in the outright market to win the Europa League and you can check it out here if you fancy wagering on the outcome. Read on as we take a closer a look at each of the La Liga teams’ upcoming ties and predict who we think will make it through to the … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale Should Be Real Madrid’s Hero – He Chooses to Be a Dispassionate Professional Instead
It is an open secret that the relationship between Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale and Real Madrid is not ideal. The player still counts as an outsider six years after signing with the Madrid club, and his attitude and commitment - or better said the lack of it - have attracted a lot of criticism toward the player. His latest stunt - flying a flag that read "Wales, Golf, Madrid, in that order" after the team's victory over Hungary, added fuel to the fire. The flag can easily be considered an act of open defiance, pointing a finger on the complicated relationship between the player and the … [Read more...]