Manuel Pellegrini awakening the beast at Betis
Somebody, sooner or later, was going to get it right at Betis. At least, that was the hope. Quique Setien, for a season and a ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: December 13, 2021
Spanish football blog
Welcome to our Spanish football blog! Running since 2018, this is the place for analysis and opinion on the latest events in La Liga.
We aim to cover all the top-flight teams and won’t solely focus on the big clubs. There’s also the occasional dive into the Segunda Division and the world of Spanish women’s football.
We also get out and about and go in-depth on the matchday experience in Spain in the LLE on the Road section, while our La Liga history archives tell the tales of years gone by.
Real Madrid emerge as clear title favourites – What might stop them?
Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Athletic Club made it seven straight wins for Real Madrid in all competitions and opened up a seven point advantage at ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: December 3, 2021
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LLE on the Road – The Return of Xavi
Derby night in Barcelona. LaLiga’s most played yet historically most unbalanced local derby was set for another chapter with significant subplots on both sides of ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: November 22, 2021
Athletic flying under the radar but improving under Marcelino
There was something different about the buildup to Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Basque Derby in Donostia, the first to be played out in front of a ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: November 1, 2021
Winless Getafe & Levante wield the axe – Does history offer them hope?
Matchday eight always felt like it was going to be a decisive one for a number of LaLiga bosses. With the international break looming large ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: October 5, 2021
What might Barcelona’s true rock bottom look like?
Another week brings a fresh set of lows for Barcelona and their fans. Humbled on the pitch by Benfica, Barça also had the true extent ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: October 1, 2021
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LLE on the Road – Joy & Anger in Vallecas
Rarely has the relationship between owners of European football clubs and match going fans been so frosty. The sense of deep distrust is palpable at ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: September 21, 2021
2021/22 LaLiga: What to expect from the promoted teams?
The 2021/22 season sees the return of three familiar names in LaLiga Santander. Espanyol and Mallorca, who were both relegated at the end of 2019/20, ... Read more
Written by: Akhil Rawat
Published on: August 19, 2021
5 of the Best LaLiga Summer Signings
With the long-awaited return of fans, the 2021/22 LaLiga season will play host to one of the most open competitions in the recent history of ... Read more
Written by: Louis Scattergood
Published on: August 16, 2021
Where to Watch LaLiga
The new season of LaLiga brings big changes for many international fans with coverage moving to different broadcasters in many of the league’s biggest markets. ... Read more
Written by: LaLiga Expert
Published on: August 10, 2021
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LaLiga Season Preview 2021/22
Spanish football is back with the new 2021/22 LaLiga season starting on Friday 13th August. Read on for our full LaLiga season preview with a ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: August 6, 2021