Venue: Estadio Municipal El Molinón, Gijon Date: 17/02/2016 Kick-off: 05:30 PM GMT / 12:30 PM EST Match Sporting Gijon News After looking doomed and gloomed earlier on in the season, Sporting Gijon have managed to give themselves a great chance of avoiding the drop following a run of four matches without a single defeat in La Liga. The run has certainly given Gijon a lot of confidence but things remain very tight at the bottom of the Premier League table and manager Abelardo will not be allowing his players to get complacent anytime soon. Now Sporting prepare for a huge test when they … [Read more...]
Stoke City rescues young disabled girl who had her dreams crushed by Barcelona
A young disabled girl from Stoke-on-Trent had her dreams of meeting her footballing hero Lionel Messi crushed last month after his club FC Barcelona went back on their word about her being able to get a picture with the Argentine superstar. … [Read more...]
Breaking: Lionel Messi wins La Liga player of the month for the first time in his career
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has picked up the La Liga player of the month award for January according to La Liga's official Spanish website. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Probable Lineup vs Granada: Ronaldo and James looking to continue good form
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes, Granada Date: 07/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM EST Goalkeeper Keylor Navas had very little to do during Madrid’s 6-0 victory over Espanyol last weekend and with Granada having scored only 24 goals so far this season, the Costa Rican should not be too worried heading into Sunday’s encounter. That said though, Navas cannot afford to be complacent and it will be of paramount importance for the 29-year old to keep full concentration throughout the course of the match in order to avoid a potential upset. Defence The Real Madrid backline seems to have … [Read more...]
Granada vs Real Madrid: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes, Granada Date: 07/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM EST Match Granada News Granada were considered to be fortunate to avoid the drop from La Liga last season but this time around, they might not be so lucky – especially if they do not bring about an upturn in their fortunes soon. Currently in 19th place in the table, José Ramón Sandoval’s men have lost five of their last six La Liga matches and things are already starting to look ominous for the Nazaríes. It is clear that Granada now need to somehow get back to winning ways soon but that will be … [Read more...]
Barcelona Probable Lineup vs Levante: Rakitic back into the squad
Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia Date: 07/02/2016 Kick-off: 11:00 AM GMT / 06:00 AM EST Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will once again be making way for Claudio Bravo in the starting lineup this weekend. Bravo will have been aware of ter Stegen’s fine performances during cup matches and the Chilean international will surely have to continue his good run of form as well, in order to stave off the competition from the German youngster. Defence Manager Luis Enrique decided to hand the likes of Aleix Vidal and Jeremy Mathieu a start during the midweek drubbing of Valencia but it is … [Read more...]
Levante vs Barcelona: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia Date: 07/02/2016 Kick-off: 11:00 AM GMT / 06:00 AM EST Match Levante News Levante were considered as one of the favourites for the drop this season and unsurprisingly, the Valencia-based outfit have endured a very difficult season so far. Rooted to the foot of the table, Levante look like certainties for relegation this season and manager Rubi will be well aware of the fact that his side are running out of time. Despite the doom and gloom, Levante have managed a respectable 2 victories in their last 3 La Liga matches and the minnows will know that … [Read more...]
Barcelona Probable Lineup vs Valencia: ter Stegen and Vidal to start
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 03/02/2016 Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT / 03:00 PM EST Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has continued to impress for Barcelona during the cup competitions and the German star will once again be starting in the Copa del Rey during the clash against Valencia on Wednesday night. Valencia do possess a couple of dangerous attacking players in Paco Alcacer, Alvaro Negredo and Pablo Piatti, and as a result, ter Stegen will have to be at his best in order to keep a clean sheet. Defence Thomas Vermaelen has been starting in the Copa del Rey over the past few rounds but it is … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Valencia: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 03/02/2016 Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT / 03:00 PM EST Match Barcelona News Barcelona managed to reclaim top spot in the La Liga table with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid last weekend and now the Catalan giants look to take a step towards sealing their place in the final of the Copa Del Rey in midweek. The opponents for Barcelona is Valencia and although Los Che are struggling at the moment, the match promises to be a very tough encounter for the home side and manager Luis Enrique must most certainly not allow his players to be complacent heading into … [Read more...]
34-year old striker perfect for Manchester United
Former Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has stated his belief that Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz would be perfect for Premier League giants Manchester United. Despite being 34 years old, Aritz Aduriz is one of the most prolific strikers in Europe this season after managing an impressive 25 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions and he is certainly proving that age is no barrier in producing top performances at the highest level. A player of a large stature and keen eye for goal, Aduriz is leading Athletic’s hopes of qualifying for Europe and the veteran has earned a … [Read more...]