Two months ago, Javier Hernandez arrived in Real Madrid on a one-year long loan deal from Manchester United. Little by little the Mexican has proven to be a good long-term option for Carlo Ancelotti. Hernandez has made seven appearances with Los Blancos so far: four in La Liga, two in the Champions League and one in a Copa del Rey fixture. … [Read more...]
Is Moyes the right man for Sociedad?
There is no debate that David Moyes has a tarnished reputation in the UK after his calamitous tenure at Manchester United came to an abrupt end 10 months into a 6 year contract. On Sunday the Scot was offered a route back into football management by Spanish side Real Sociedad following the sacking of Jagabo Arrastate. With the Basque based side struggling in the league, this certainly won’t be an easy way back into the game for Moyes. … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi Equals Raul’s Champions League Goal-Scoring Record
Lionel Messi added another record to his fantastic collection on Wednesday, as the Barcelona forward equalled Real Madrid legend Raul's Champions League scoring record against Ajax, with 71 goals. The pint-sized attacker came into the match third on the all-time ranking behind Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo, needing a brace to tie the highest total in tournament history. … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale Needs to Impress on Real Madrid Return Against Rayo Vallecano
The world's most expensive footballer picked a costly time to pick up a knock. Injured after returning from international duty with Wales, Gareth Bale missed Real Madrid's wins against Levante, Liverpool, Barcelona, UE Cornella and Granada. He returned to action as a second-half substitute against Liverpool on Tuesday night, but by then the pressure had already been lifted. Carlo Ancelotti's side scored 19 goals during the five wins Bale missed and Marca readers have since claimed this is Los Blancos' best side of all-time—suggesting competition for places is fierce. … [Read more...]
Pep Guardiola and the Criticism of Luis Enrique
Panic is starting to set in around FC Barcelona. After the last two lost seasons—which were epitomized by the death of Tito Vilanova and the death of Barcelona’s trademark style—Barcelona fans were excited about the hiring of Luis Enrique. A former Barca man himself, the hope was that Enrique would be able to restore Barcelona’s style and recent success. Their faith was well placed early on as a fast start saw the club get 22 points out of 24 and earn sole possession of first place. … [Read more...]