Are Valencia poised to break up the ‘Big 3’ Monopoly?
The top end of La Liga has had a very familiar feel over the past few years. For seven straight seasons, the top three has ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: June 3, 2019
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.
5 La Liga Players with ‘Low’ Release Clauses that may be activated this Summer
It’s shaping up to be a very busy summer off the field with a host of Europe’s top clubs embarking on regeneration projects after below-par ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: May 29, 2019
Simeone is Staying but Atlético Madrid facing biggest Summer since 2011
Atlético Madrid were dealt a much needed boost this week as Diego Simeone confirmed he would be staying put to oversee what is set to ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: May 23, 2019
Mid-Table in March – Where did it all go wrong for Girona?
The simple maths will tell you that Girona are not resigned to the fate of relegation heading into the final round of fixtures of La ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: May 14, 2019
Is this a Real Madrid season review?
This was nearly going to be about what is to be expected around this time of year, it was nearly a season review. It was ... Read more
Written by: Joe Brennan
Published on: May 8, 2019
A Spring of Discontent in Seville – What next for Real Betis & Sevilla FC?
The Andalusian spring is the best time to visit Seville. Temperatures are rising but Europe’s hottest city hasn’t yet been engulfed by the unbearable heat ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: May 6, 2019
Barcelona win La Liga again – How the 2018/19 Title was won
Barcelona were crowned Spanish champions for the eighth time in eleven years this weekend. They retained their nine point advantage over Atletico Madrid by beating ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: April 29, 2019
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LLE on the Road – Easter Sunday at the Ciutat de València
The battle to stay in the Spanish Primera División looks set to go to the wire this season with a host of teams involved in ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: April 23, 2019
Karim Benzema finally silencing the Critics after a Decade in Madrid
The winds of change were blowing in Madrid during the summer of 2009. A massive spending spree produced some seismic consequences that would alter the ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: April 16, 2019
Dependencia in La Liga! – What do the Stats say?
Spanish football has a tendency to throw up buzz-words from time to time and ‘Dependencia’ has been a bit of a hot topic this season. ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: April 10, 2019
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LLE on the Road – The South Madrid Derby
Saturday was derby day in the south of Madrid. For just the fourth time, Getafe and Leganés clashed in the top flight with the latter ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: April 2, 2019