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Iker Muniain: The Lion King
Iker Muniain is an iconic figure at Athletic Club. From his journey as a teen to the club's captain, Louis Scattergood gives us the lowdown.
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Sam Leveridge
- Apr 21
- 11 min
Joaquín, el del Betis: The story of a legend
Sam Leveridge delves into the magnificent career of Joaquín, one of Spanish football's greatest characters and most successful players.
Thom Harris
- Apr 6
- 7 min
Dani Parejo: A winding journey to the perfect destination
For a player who makes football look so effortless, Dani Parejo’s rise to the top has been anything but. Thom Harris tells the tale here.
Alex Brotherton
- Mar 30
- 5 min
Cholismo is back: How Diego Simeone inspired Atlético Madrid’s resurgence
Alex Brotherton takes a look at what Diego Simeone has done to get Atlético Madrid back on track in LaLiga and the Champions League.
Carla Fernández
- Mar 23
- 5 min
Stadium Guide: Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid socio and season ticket holder Carla Fernández provides the ultimate guide to visiting the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Matt Clark
- Mar 16
- 5 min
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.
Owen Mawer
- Mar 9
- 6 min
Rodrigo de Paul: Diego Simeone’s dream which remains a fantasy
Rodrigo de Paul has been a controversial figure since his arrival in Madrid last summer. Here, Owen Mawer looks at his journey.
Louis Scattergood
- Mar 2
- 5 min
Iago Aspas: Celta Vigo's local lad turned household name
Born and bred in Galicia, few make dreams come true with their boyhood club quite like Iago Aspas. Here, Louis Scattergood tells his story.
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.
Hasan Karim
- Feb 3
- 6 min
Point proven: The emergence of Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid
2021/22 is a turning point in Vinícius Júnior's career. With insight from Brazil, Madrid and Barcelona, Has Karim profiles the forward.
Owen Mawer
- Jan 26
- 7 min
Sevilla: The season so far and what's to come...
Sevilla have emerged as Real Madrid's closest rivals for the LaLiga title. Owen Mawer profiles how Sevilla have mounted a title challenge.
Alex Brotherton
- Jan 12
- 6 min
Levante: Does salvation beckon for the most entertaining worst side in LaLiga history?
Sitting bottom of LaLiga, Levante are always fun to watch, but have only just ended a 27-match winless streak. Can they recover?
Louis Scattergood
- Jan 4
- 20 min
LaLiga 2022 Winter Transfer Window: The ultimate guide
Louis Scattergood spoke to fans of all 20 LaLiga clubs to get insight on what to expect in this January transfer window.
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.
Sam Leveridge
- Dec 8, 2021
- 7 min
Carlos Soler: Valencia’s todoterreno born in the wrong era
Carlos Soler is a man born in the wrong era. That’s not to say that his style doesn’t suit the modern game. There are few players in...
Hasan Karim
- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
Karim Benzema should have won the Ballon d’Or 2021 – Here’s why
Real Madrid's star man had to settle for fourth place in the rankings of Ballon d'Or. Here, Hasan Karim argues that he deserved more.
Louis Scattergood
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
Yeremy Pino: Villarreal's new hope
One of the sensations in LaLiga over the past 12 months, Yeremy Pino has exploded onto the scene in style with his pace and trickery.
Owen Mawer
- Nov 17, 2021
- 5 min
Raúl de Tomás: A throwback footballer with it all to prove
Raúl de Tomás has been a diamond in the rough for some time. Following his international debut, we take a look at Espanyol's star striker.
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.