La Liga Lowdown
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.
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La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 24, 2020
- 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
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 20, 2020
- 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?
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 17, 2020
- 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...
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
- Nov 10, 2020
- 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?
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 6, 2020
- 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?
La Liga Lowdown
- Nov 3, 2020
- 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.
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.
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 23, 2020
- 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.
Alan Feehely
- Oct 20, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Oct 16, 2020
- 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.
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
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
- Oct 6, 2020
- 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
La Liga Lowdown
- Oct 2, 2020
- 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.
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 25, 2020
- 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.
La Liga Lowdown
- Sep 23, 2020
- 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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