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Sports, politics & nationalism: the story of 2011's 4 Clásicos in 18 days
Two giants boasting competing ideologies embarked on an 18-day journey in 2011 that would encapsulate their historic rivalry as far more...
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Alex Brotherton
- Apr 20, 2021
- 8 min
Diego Milito: Prince Of Zaragoza
Diego Milito's signing for Real Zaragoza was a real turning point in the club's history. Alex Brotherton tells the story of the Argentine.
La Liga Lowdown
- Jan 22, 2021
- 10 min
A Unique Rhythm: The Night Ronaldinho Seduced The Bernabéu
Ronaldinho is perhaps the most polarizing figure in football's colourful history, and sometimes, even opposition fans just have to clap.
La Liga Lowdown
- Jan 5, 2021
- 9 min
Juan Román Riquelme: A Star Defined By Unfulfilled Potential
Juan Román Riquelme is the last of his kind. A true South American enchance who graced LaLiga for 5 incredible seasons.
Sam Leveridge
- Dec 22, 2020
- 11 min
The Fans That Spanish Football Could Never Leave Behind
Like anywhere in the world, Spanish football is built on the foundation of characters. Without fans, there's a notable absence in stadiums.
La Liga Lowdown
- Dec 15, 2020
- 11 min
The Giant-killers Of The Copa del Rey
Written by Alex Brotherton. December is already rolling, which can only mean one thing; the Copa del Rey giant-killers are back in business
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 27, 2020
- 10 min
Guti: The Man, The Myth, The Legend?
Guti inspires awe that’s rare to find in modern football. We take a look at his three-dimensional character on and off the pitch.
La Liga Lowdown
- Oct 30, 2020
- 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.
Sam Leveridge
- Oct 10, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Jun 10, 2020
- 6 min
When Did LaLiga Teams Last Play Behind Closed Doors?
LaLiga may be back but it could be a long time before the fans return to our stadiums. We took a look at recent games behind closed doors.
La Liga Lowdown
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
La Liga Lowdown Memorabilia Series
Our La Liga Lowdown squad picked out their favourite items of footballing memorabilia for this series!
La Liga Lowdown
- May 20, 2020
- 6 min
La Liga Lowdown’s Top 10 British & Irish Imports: The Ranking
You voted and we produced. Our top 10 countdown of British and Irish LaLiga players over the years is here!
La Liga Lowdown
- Apr 21, 2020
- 5 min
Wild Presidents: Joan Gaspart at FC Barcelona
Part 5 of our Wild Presidents series presents Joan Gaspart of FC Barcelona.
La Liga Lowdown
- Apr 20, 2020
- 5 min
Wild Presidents: Manuel Ruiz de Lopera at Real Betis
Part 4 of our wild presidents series featuring Manuel Ruiz de Lopera at Real Betis
Sam Leveridge
- Apr 18, 2020
- 5 min
Wild Presidents: Jesús Gil At Atlético Madrid
Part 2 of our Wild Presidents series - this time we take a look at the notorious Jesús Gil of Atlético Madrid.
La Liga Lowdown
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
Wild Presidents: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani at Málaga
Part 1 of our Wild Presidents of LaLiga series - Matt Clark writes about the rollercoaster tenure of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani at Málaga
La Liga Lowdown
- Feb 9, 2020
- 3 min
Spain: The Stories Behind The Shirts - 1990/92 Barcelona
Barcelona in the early 90s produced some incredible players and memories, but very few represent that period as well as the 1990/92 shirt
La Liga Lowdown
- Feb 8, 2020
- 3 min
Spain: The Stories Behind The Shirts - 1997/98 Athletic Club
Athletic Club celebrated their centenary season with a special blue and white shirt - and ode to the shirt they wore 100 year previously
La Liga Lowdown
- Feb 7, 2020
- 3 min
Spain: The Stories Behind The Shirts - 1998/99 Real Betis
Real Betis shocked everyone in football when they signed World Cup winner-Denilson in 1998 and produced one of the best kits in LaLiga.
La Liga Lowdown
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Spain: The Stories Behind The Shirts - 2001/02 Real Madrid
Real Madrid's centenary year was celebrated in true galáctico style as Zidane scored the volley in Hampden to win the Champions League Final
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