Paco Jemez has proven himself to be an extremely dynamic individual. Rayo over the past two seasons have played decent football and have given youth a chance. This has been forced on the manager as investment into the club has not been forthcoming. Last season the side failed to improve on the 8th place attained in the 2012-2013 campaign but nonetheless still avoided being bogged down in a relegation dogfight. … [Read more...]
Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid: Match Preview
This Monday night sees current champions Atlético de Madrid take on Los Franjirrojos of Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid Derby. Inspirational coach Diego Simeone has seen his outstanding side unsurprisingly picked apart by clubs with financial clout that Atléti simply cannot match. Ace striker Diego Costa recently joined up with defender Filipe Luis and the outstanding Thibaut Courtois at José Mourinho`s new-look Chelsea. Spanish legend, David Villa, also exited the Calderon for his farewell lap in New York City. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Spanish Super Cup review
At full time the final score reads Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid. It was a game that got better and better as the time passed and it was a fair result. Neither team deserved to lose, but neither did enough to win. This score sets it up nicely for Atletico to finish the job in front of the home crowd with the away goal advantage. Carlo Ancelotti might feel that his team should have done better given the possession and fire-power at hand. … [Read more...]
Mobile Betting Becoming The Champions League Of The Industry
For years the Saturday morning walk to the bookies was something of a tradition. A thing passed down from Dad to lad as they strode down the high street to put a pound on City to win 3-1 on their way to Maine Road. But in recent years that tradition has changed. Almost reversed. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Spanish super cup preview
This year’s Spanish Super cup is going to be a real treat for all fans of the beautiful game. The two teams facing off are none other than last season’s Champions League finalists, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. It’s the Spanish champions against the European champions, el derbi Madrileño. The cup ties will take place on the 19th of August for the first leg and the 22nd of August for the return leg. … [Read more...]
Raul Jimenez signs for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are in need of strengthening their attack and Raul Jimenez may be the last piece Simeone needs for his new look attack. The departures of Diego Costa and Adrian Lopez this off season have left Atletico without two key attacking players that played a vital role in their La Liga championship run. Simeone has already signed Mario Mandzukic from Bayern Munich and Antoine Griezmann from Real Sociedad to supplement his team’s attack. Both players are great signings and no doubt will provide goals all throughout the season. ‘El Cholo’ is looking to add one more striker to the fold and … [Read more...]
Musacchio close to Spurs move
Tottenham are closing in on Argentine defender Mateo Musaccio after Villarreal took Victor Ruiz on loan from Valencia on Tuesday. Musacchio has been courted by Spurs for a number of weeks now, and could finally make the move with Villarreal having found a replacement. Mauricio Pochettino has been keen on 23-year-old Musacchio, who has impressed the likes of Barcelona with his strong defensive displays on Villarreal's return to La Liga last season. The player himself has also been said to be keen on the move, which explains why he was left out of the club's pre-season friendly against … [Read more...]
Newcastle United vs Real Sociedad: Match Report
Goals and clear-cut opportunities were certainly not the order of the day at a damp and drizzly St James' Park on Sunday afternoon as Newcastle United and Real Sociedad played out a pre-season friendly ending in a 1-0 victory for the home side. For Newcastle, the fixture was the final opportunity to fine-tune any areas of their game in which they were lacking before kicking off their Barclays Premier League season at home to Manchester City in one week's time. For Real Sociedad, the game was still part of building match fitness and avoiding injury to key players, with their season beginning … [Read more...]
Real Madrid season preview
La Décima – two words which will forever define the 2013/14 season in the eyes of Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Carlo Ancelotti and his band of Galácticos last season achieved what no other Real Madrid side since 2002 had – reclaim the UEFA Champions League. It was a historic season for Los Merengues as they also captured the Copa Del Rey in spectacular circumstances with a man-of-the-match performance from new superstar Gareth Bale against their eternal rivals in FC Barcelona. … [Read more...]
Liverpool get Atletico’s Manquillo on loan
Liverpool have completed a deal to sign full-back Javier Manquillo on loan for two seasons. The Spanish youth international joins from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid, and will remain at Anfield until 2016. The Reds have fought off competition from Arsenal, who were thought to be interested in Manquillo, before signing Callum Chambers from Southampton. It now means Brendan Rodgers has taken his tally of summer signings to seven, and could bring in yet more ahead of their return to the Champions League. The club has welcomed Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Emre Can, Lazar … [Read more...]