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2 days ago
8 min

What Has Happened To Celta Vigo?

What's going on in Vigo? Celta are only a few years removed from their big European adventure, but since then haven't finished above 13th

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6 days ago
10 min

Valencia: From Disaster To Dreams And Back Again

Valencia have gone from painful lows, to immense highs, and now once again the club is spiraling downward. But how has this happened?

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Nov 17
7 min

Córdoba: Andalusia’s Sleeping Giant

Written by Alan Feehely Córdoba is a seductive city. The first time I arrived there was by bus at the end of August. I had spent the prev...

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Nov 13
10 min

From Galicia To Granada: The Making Of Diego Martínez

Yet to turn 40, Diego Martínez is the youngest coach in LaLiga, but now commands the respect of all his peers.

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Nov 10
12 min

El “manquepierda”: The Meaning Behind What Defines Real Betis

¡Viva el Betis manque pierda! is the call of the Real Betis faithful, but what does it actually mean and how important is it to the club?

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Nov 6
11 min

How Will Josep Maria Bartomeu's Presidency at Barcelona Be Remembered?

Poor signings, mismanagement, financial struggles and everything in between. How will Bartomeu's reign at Barcelona be remembered?

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Nov 3
8 min

Nino: Elche’s Dreamer

Elche's 40 year-old captain Nino is in his 13th and final season, and it's taken until this moment for him to live his Primera dream.

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Oct 30
18 min

Diego Maradona in Spain: Football’s Greatest Contradiction

To celebrate Diego Maradona's 60th birthday, we've got a celebration of his unusual career as one of the greatest players ever.

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Oct 27
7 min

José Luis Mendilibar: The Miracle Worker

José Luis Mendilibar has taken a minnow team in Eibar and transformed them into a solid and formidable LaLiga side.

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Oct 23
10 min

Vinícius Júnior: Real Madrid’s Diamond In The Rough

Vinícius Júnior has become Real Madrid's all-action star, with an added touch of Brazilian flair. He generates excitement like no other.

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Oct 20
8 min

Philippe Coutinho: The Perpetual Misfit

Philippe Coutinho has looked like a man reborn this season at Barcelona. His journey to the top has been nothing short of unconventional.

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Oct 16
8 min

Cádiz: A City And Club Laughing Through The Pain

Cádiz is one of the greatest cities in Spain. Culture, football, carnaval and most importantly - hoards of passionate football fans.

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Oct 13
5 min

Five Takeaways From Emery’s First Month In Charge At Villarreal

Unai Emery is no stranger to criticism, but is it justified? Euan McTear details 5 main takeaways from his first month as Villarreal manager

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Oct 10
11 min

Spain’s Forgotten Stadiums: From Alicante To Bilbao

Spain boasts some of the greatest footballing coliseums in the world, but it's also home to some sad, empty and fallen arenas.

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Oct 6
5 min

Jules Koundé: Sevilla’s Defensive Gem

Another Monchi moment of magic bringing in Jules Koundé, who's continued to develop into a defensive gem in LaLiga

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Oct 2
6 min

The Men Who Make Granada Tick

Granada are a team. They're much more than the sum of their parts, and in this article we look at the key cogs who keep the machine running.

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Sep 29
7 min

José Bordalás: The Roman, Ready To Conquer?

José Bordalás has built and developed Getafe into a powerhouse of Spanish football, despite their modest size, financial muscle and history.

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Sep 25
10 min

Sergio Canales: The Man Who Never Gave Up

Sergio Canales has overcome his fair share of injuries and setbacks, but Alan Feehely delves into what makes him such a special player.

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Sep 23
8 min

The 7 Ingredients Required For Survival In LaLiga

Staying up in one of the world's toughed leagues isn't easy. Sam Leveridge has a 7-ingredient recipe to make the perfect survival campaign

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Sep 21
6 min

The Imanol Alguacil story

Imanol Alguacil has been transformational since taking the Real Sociedad job, but his philosophies run deeper than just on-pitch coaching

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