Inaki Williams has quickly become a hit with the Athletic Bilbao fans since his promotion from the youth feeder team, Bilbao Athletic. The 20-year-old starred in last week's 1-0 win over Real Madrid and received a standing ovation from the San Mames upon his substitution. More was known about how a player with the name 'Williams' came to appear in the Basque-only zone that is Bilbao, rather than his footballing ability. That has all changed however since becoming the first Black player to score for the club, and many of Europe's top sides are turning their heads in his direction. Williams, … [Read more...]
Luis Suarez leads our La Liga team of the week
The title race in La liga got closer over the weekend with Barcelona squeezing out a result away at Granada, and Real Madrid having to settle for a draw at home against Europa League hopefuls Villareal. … [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...]
Antoine Griezmann – Atletico’s ultimate winger
When we consider an Atletico Madrid team, playing at their best, we only have to look at the workmen-like team spirit, employed by their bullish manager Diego Simeone. Tough, physical and robust describe their players, roared on by a packed Vicente Calderon stadium. To be worthy of a place in the champions line-up you must prove yourself as fighter, someone willing to put their head in where it hurts most, a quality in which strikers Falcao, and Diego Costa have shown in recent times. … [Read more...]
Ronaldo leads our La Liga team of the week
Barcelona were dealt a huge blow in the title race as the fell 0-1 at home against a spirited and tactically superior Malaga side. … [Read more...]