Despite shining in England, some questioned the Uruguayan's ability to perform in the big games enough. This reputation as a flat-track bully though, is quickly changing at Barcelona, with Sunday's El Clasico winner the latest in a number of big game goals in recent times for El Pistolero. … [Read more...]
Is this a blip for Bale or the end?
The Welshman has endured a difficult second season in the Spanish capital to date, but is his poor form anything more than a tough spell? After a successful first year, the emphasis was very much on further improvement from Gareth Bale for this season. However injuries hampered the early sections of the current term for him and despite displaying some positive form on recovery originally, has been generally fairly poor. … [Read more...]
How sustainable is Atletico’s success?
They have shocked the whole of Europe over the past 2 seasons to break up the Clasico monopoly and become a force in Europe. However despite gaining mass recognition, they are not a wealthy club and you wonder if they could keep up the current level of performances if Diego Simeone departed. Are they sustainable as a top club? … [Read more...]