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Julen Lopetegui: Road to Redemption
From scandal with Spain, to disappointment at Real Madrid, and now success with Sevilla, Matt Clark charts the journey of Julen Lopetegui.
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Sam Leveridge
- Feb 24
- 7 min
The Great Escape: Quique Sánchez Flores at Getafe
If there has been a fairytale story of salvation from the jaws of defeat this season, it is the role of Quique Sánchez Flores at Getafe.
Matt Clark
- Dec 15, 2021
- 5 min
Jagoba Arrasate: Osasuna’s humble hero
Jagoba Arrasate is one of LaLiga's most exciting and pragmatic young coaches. This analysis looks at the Osasuna coach in detail.
Ruairidh Barlow
- Nov 10, 2021
- 5 min
Manuel Pellegrini and Real Betis: The recipe of an engineer
Real Betis have taken LaLiga by storm as Manuel Pellegrini's concoction comes together. Find out more about the ingredients here.
Jorge López-Torrecilla
- Nov 3, 2021
- 4 min
Statistical analysis - Carlo Ancelotti back at Real Madrid: Historia que hiciste, historia por hacer
A statistical look at Carlo Ancelotti's spell at Real Madrid and how his first and second spells are differing.
Ruairidh Barlow
- Oct 6, 2021
- 6 min
Andoni Iraola: Providing balance to Rayo Vallecano’s chaos
More than ever, the cult of personality is going mainstream in football. Taken in its common political context, that phrase refers to...
La Liga Lowdown
- Mar 17, 2021
- 6 min
Manuel Pellegrini Is Engineering A Return To Glory With Real Betis
Manuel Pellegrini took over Real Betis in the summer following a disastrous previous campaign, and now has them fighting for Europe.
Ruairidh Barlow
- Feb 23, 2021
- 9 min
Cholismo: The Philosophy Of Combatting The Establishment
Diego Simone is one of the most intense coaches in all of sport. His "Cholismo" philosophy is at the heart of everything Atleti do.
La Liga Lowdown
- Jan 26, 2021
- 8 min
Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid’s Tightrope Walker
Zinedine Zidane is a Real Madrid legend, both as a player and manager. But the Frenchman isn't without his critics.
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 13, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Oct 27, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Oct 13, 2020
- 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
La Liga Lowdown
- Sep 29, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Sep 21, 2020
- 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
La Liga Lowdown
- May 13, 2020
- 5 min
Up-And-Coming Coaches: Xavi Hernández
The final installment of our up-and-coming coaches series features Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández, written by Andrew Miller
La Liga Lowdown
- May 11, 2020
- 6 min
Up-And-Coming Coaches: José María 'Guti' Gutiérrez Hernández
The penultimate article of our up-and-coming coaches series features Real Madrid legend Guti, now Manager of Segunda side Almería
Sam Leveridge
- May 10, 2020
- 5 min
Up-And-Coming Coaches: Raúl González
Part 3 of our up-and-coming coaches series is here, and this time it's Real Madrid legend Raúl González
Alex Brotherton
- May 9, 2020
- 5 min
Up-And-Coming Coaches: Xabi Alonso
Part 2 of our up-and-coming coaches series features Real Sociedad's Xabi Alonso
Matt Clark
- May 8, 2020
- 6 min
Up-And-Coming Coaches: Diego Forlán
Part 1 of our Up-And-Coming Coaches series features former Atlético Madrid and Villareal striker, now Peñarol manager Diego Forlán
Sam Leveridge
- Feb 18, 2020
- 7 min
Ignore The Critics, Diego Simeone Is The Right Man For The Job
Atlético Madrid haven't exactly had a season for the ages and the pressure is mounting on Simeone. Is he still the right man for the job?