Mark Sochon

Mark Sochon is an experienced football writer and has been the editor of LaLigaExpert.com since 2018. Based in Madrid, he has been covering La Liga and Spanish football for more than a decade. Aside from writing most of the content here, he also covers La Liga and European competitions for Goal and Betfred, while his work has previously been published by the likes of the Guardian and World Soccer.

During his time in Spain, he has travelled up and down the country, attending matches in virtually every top-flight stadium. His areas of expertise include data-led match predictions and probability analysis, as well as Spanish football team news, with La Liga predicted lineups researched and published each week. | Follow Mark Sochon on X

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2019-20 La Liga – The Story So Far

La Liga’s eagerly awaited return is drawing near with next Thursday’s Seville derby set to kick off a hectic period which will see all clubs ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: June 3, 2020

Spanish football blog

2019-20 Segunda División – The Story So Far

The Spanish Segunda División (AKA LaLiga 2 or LaLiga SmartBank) returns next week with 45 minutes in Vallecas on Wednesday night followed by four fixtures ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: June 2, 2020

Coronavirus impact on La Liga & Spanish Football - Latest Developments

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Coronavirus Timeline: Impact on La Liga & Spanish Football

Spain has been one of the world’s worst affected countries by the outbreak of coronavirus. Over 20,000 people have died and the government enforced a ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: June 1, 2020

Spanish football blog

La Liga looks on with interest as Bundesliga gets set to Restart

This weekend, the German Bundesliga will resume, a very significant step as football leagues and competitions across Europe seek to get going again following the ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: May 13, 2020

Spain football trips

Football Travel in Spain – Asturias Guide

Hugging Spain’s blustery northern coastline, Asturias was once the centre of Spain’s mining industry but these days it is best known for boasting some of ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: April 28, 2020

Spanish football blog

Coronavirus: When will La Liga return?

With Europe gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, the return of football still feels like a distant prospect. Of the big five leagues, only the Bundesliga ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: April 24, 2020

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Football Travel in Spain – Andalusia Guide

Our Andalusia football guide heads all over Spain’s second largest region to give you the lowdown on the clubs, getting around, buying tickets and much ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: April 16, 2020

Spain football trips

Football Travel in Spain – Galicia Guide

Tucked away, in the northwestern corner of Spain, Galicia is one of the most intriguing regions to visit with strong Celtic traditions and a unique ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: March 27, 2020

Match Previews - Spanish Clubs in European Competitions Spanish Football Match Previews

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Match Preview & Prediction

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid predictions, H2H and match preview for this Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League last 16, 2nd Leg match at Anfield. Read on for ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: March 9, 2020

Valencia vs Espanyol Match Preview & Prediction

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Valencia vs Atalanta Match Preview & Prediction

Valencia vs Atalanta predictions, H2H and match preview for this Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League last 16, 2nd Leg match. Read on for analysis and predicted ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: March 9, 2020

Eibar vs Real Valladolid Match Preview & Prediction

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Eibar vs Real Sociedad Match Preview & Prediction

Eibar vs Real Sociedad predictions, H2H and match preview for this Tuesday’s game in La Liga. Read on for analysis and predicted line-ups ahead of ... Read more

Written by: Mark Sochon

Published on: March 9, 2020