Finally, Real Madrid get to play catch up on the rest of La Liga as their game in hand over rivals Barcelona comes to the fore against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night. The fixture was originally due to be played in February, however, a storm damaged Celta Vigo’s Balaídos stadium causing the fixture to be delayed. The game will have a host of eyes from around the world to get more information on where the destination of the La Liga title may be heading. As it stands, both Real and Barcelona sit on 87 points, however, it is Barcelona who have the much stronger goal difference leaving them … [Read more...]
Who will take the upper hand in La Liga this weekend?
Real Madrid and Barcelona are locked together at the top of La Liga with the Madrid side boasting the advantage of a game in hand. Any slip-up now from either side could all but end their title challenges as we rapidly approach seasons end. Betting odds for La Liga games give Real Madrid the best chance of claiming a first title since 2012 with manager Zinedine Zidane on for a historic double with a Champions League final place all but booked after defeating neighbours Atletico 3-0 in the first leg mid-week semi-final. This weekend also sees Real Madrid with a favourable league … [Read more...]
Can Tony Adams be Granada’s Saviour?
Source: Spinning Sports via Facebook.com Seven points from safety with seven games to go is a tall order for anyone to achieve, and yet miracles do happen. Granada have been La Liga stalwarts since the start of the 2011/12 season but during that time, the club have yet to finish above fifteenth - and with just four wins to their name this season, it looks like they could finally be caught out. Following the dismissal of Lucas Alcaraz after a run of five defeats in their last six, club Chairman Jiang Lizhang stunned the footballing world by announcing that former Gunner Tony Adams would … [Read more...]
Premier League Here We Come?
The football season is reaching an exciting climax but before we know it, the titles will have been decided and the season will have ended. With no European Championships or World Cup this summer, even more attention will be paid to the summer transfer window. Lots of players will be heading to La Liga, but which players could perhaps be looking to move to the English Premier League? Antoine Griezmann Once again, there is uncertainty over the future of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann. Rumours persist that this summer will see him leaving Atletico and heading to an English … [Read more...]
Ramos proving a Valuable Asset in Front of Goal
Sergio Ramos may be best known for being a tough, uncompromising yet skilful defender, however, this season he is proving his credentials as a top goal scorer. In La Liga alone, Ramos has notched seven goals, that tally has put a number of high profile strikers to shame including the likes of Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and even Juventus’s Mario Mandzukic who have all scored the same or less than Ramos. A defender who scores goals is a valuable commodity and Ramos has always been prolific in front of goal by defender’s standards. However, it is not … [Read more...]
Little Eibar Making a Big Noise
A quick glance at the top of the La Liga table will hardly throw up many surprises with the big four of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid making up the usual top four spots. However, if you take the time to work your eyes down just another four places you will notice a name you may not be too familiar with sitting amongst the heavyweights of Spanish Football. SD Eibar are a small club by comparison to many of the clubs in La Liga but they harbour big ambitions. Their home ground the Ipurua Municipal Stadium only holds 7,083 spectators and since their formation 77 … [Read more...]
The rising stars of La Liga
Spain's top tier of football, La Liga, is one of the best football divisions in the world. Featuring globally recognised teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the standard of football and quality of players sets the bar for other football leagues around the globe. Amongst the bought-in talent like Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez, there are some exceptional young players who are rising through the ranks and youth systems of the top teams. Some are beginning to show their pedigree by keeping more established players out of the team and there are always new stars … [Read more...]
Enrique to Step Down
One of La Liga’s worst kept secrets has finally officially been confirmed with Barcelona Head Coach Luis Enrique announcing he will step down as manager of Barcelona at the end of the season. After hearing the news had a quick chat with Pablo Henriquez, journalist at FootballPredictions.com, to analyse the current situation in the Camp Nou and how it would affect Barcelona in the rest of the season. Speaking after his side hammered Sporting Gijon 6-1, he told reporters "It is a difficult, measured and well thought-out decision and I think I have to be loyal to what I think” (Source … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: The Next Big Clash
Take a look at the schedule for La Liga Week 24 and you will quickly notice there’s a big match in the line-up. Yes, it is a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The two teams have been locked in a rivalry for years and the upcoming match will be a particularly good one for a number of reasons. For starters, the past matches between Barca and Atletico have always been interesting. We’re going to take a look at the history between the two teams in a second. Another reason why a match between the two titans is interesting is because both teams have shown consistently good performances … [Read more...]
Jese joins Las Palmas on loan for the rest of the season
Having only signed for French champions Paris Saint-Germain during the summer from Real Madrid, Jese has ended his miserable time abroad by signing with La Liga side Las Palmas until the end of the season. The 23-year-old was in high demand, with English Premier League side Middlesbrough having also agreed a deal to sign the former Spanish Under-21 forward. However, Jese was reportedly determined to return to his homeland, with Los Amarillos currently sitting in 11th place in the Spanish top flight. Having departed Champions League winner’s Real Madrid after five years at the Bernabeau for … [Read more...]