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.
Statistically speaking, there’s a lot to like about this Atletico Madrid side. At the current rate, even after Sunday’s disappointing 1-0 defeat at Barcelona, they ... Read more
Written by: Daniel Garcia
Published on: December 6, 2023
January 3rd 2016. Prior to Saturday, that was the date of Rafa Benitez’s last LaLiga visit to Mestalla, the stadium where he forever etched his ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: November 28, 2023
There are few more impressive tales in European football than that of Real Sociedad in recent years. With a thriving academy and a clear pathway ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: November 3, 2023
Spanish football blogWomen's football
The Ballon d’Or Feminin goes to a Barcelona player for the third year in a row, this time changing hands between two-time winner Alexia Putellas ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: November 1, 2023
Real Madrid are now 13/20 favourites to win LaLiga with the latest bet9ja betting offers, ahead of Barcelona at 9/4 and Atletico Madrid at 19/4. ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: October 30, 2023
It’s a new Barcelona this season. It feels very much like a more exciting one, but is it truly a better Barca as Xavi seeks ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: October 16, 2023
Spanish football is known for having some of the strictest financial limitations. For some observers, LaLiga’s salary cap has gone beyond sensible restrictions to ensure ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: September 26, 2023
LaLiga 2023/24 is not yet a month old, yet it has its first sacking and its first new managerial appointment. To some extent, it’s not ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: September 11, 2023
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Another season of what is a notoriously tight league is underway with Espanyol, Real Valladolid and Elche targeting an immediate return to the top flight. ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: September 6, 2023
As small club success stories go, Girona’s tale may not be the most romantic. As part of the powerful City Football Group since 2017, the ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: August 28, 2023
Spanish football blogWomen's football
Spain arrived in New Zealand in early July for the 2023 Women’s World Cup with one of the most talented squads in the competition, but ... Read more
Written by: Mark Sochon
Published on: August 21, 2023