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...]
Spanish Super Cup second leg review
At full time, the score reads Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid. Atletico are champions of the Spanish Supercup 2014. It was a hard fought game throughout all 90 minutes and Atletico looks like the team of last year, even with the new additions and departures. Real Madrid, despite the loss, are always a threat and when Ronaldo returns to form they will be back on track. … [Read more...]
Barcelona v Elche match preview
The La Liga opening weekend is upon us and ‘los cules’ open up their season at the Camp Nou against Elche CF. A fresh face on the sidelines in Luis Enrique, he will be hoping to start off with three points and keep ground on the always tight La Liga race for the title. FC Barcelona will look to forget a trophyless season, while Elche will look to improve on last season’s finish as they just avoided relegation. … [Read more...]
The Real Madrid That Never Was
Since the turn of the century Real Madrid’s transfer policy has been to buy the best and the brightest footballing stars in the world. This is highlighted by the so-called “Galactico” era which Madrid went through in the early part of the century. Further evidence can be found in the fact that Real Madrid have signed one of the leading stars following each of the World Cups held since the turn of the century. … [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...]