Luis Enrique’s men continued their winning ways against an eventual 9-man Vallecano side. The Catalans scored 2 goals within 78 seconds of each other to secure their 6th win of the season. A lovely lob by Lionel Messi meant the visitors went in front after 35 minutes. He is now within two goals of the all-time Spanish goal scoring league record held by Telmo Zarra at 251 strikes. … [Read more...]
Chelsea hotshot Costa set to improve La Roja relationship
Diego Costa has been one of the most highly rated strikers in world football for the past 18 months, topping the scoring charts at Chelsea despite claims of injury from boss Jose Mourinho. With 9 goals in his first 7 games in England, Costa's reputation has already begun to change from a one-season wonder at Atletico to one of Europe's deadliest finishers. However, supporters of his national football team are yet to be convinced. Costa endured plenty of criticism for switching allegiance from Brazil to Spain months before the World Cup began, though thoroughly merited his inclusion in the … [Read more...]
Messi, Koke and Neymar make it into this week’s La Liga team of the week
La liga table-toppers Barcelona, Real Madrid and Champions Atletico Madrid all sealed crucial victories to maintain the pace at the top and therefore have contributed the bulk of our team for Round 6. Kiko Casilla wins the right to stay in goal after his sterling performance and saves meant Espanyol left Cordoba with one point in the bag as both sides wrestled to a goalless draw. The former Real Madrid academy goalkeeper was on top of his game again, exuding calmness to control his area in set piece situations, and making 4 crucial saves. … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid v Sevilla Preview
Can in-form Sevilla get all three points against the champions at the Vicente Calderon? … [Read more...]
Villareal v Real Madrid Preview
Villarreal hosts Real Madrid at ‘el Madrigal’ this Saturday, September 27th at 10 AM EST. ‘Los Blancos’ have been scoring for fun in their last two matches and will be looking to finally begin their assault on La Liga after two straight defeats to Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad. Villarreal currently sit in 7th after a few decent results barring the home defeat to Barcelona. This is definitely one of the more attractive games of the match day. … [Read more...]