How will the Champions League group stages play out for La Liga clubs?
The Champions League group stages begin two weeks after the international break and all the participants know who they will be battling with for a…
Analysis Archives: 09/2019
Valverde does not know his best midfield: What do the stats suggest?
Barcelona have begun the season in uncertain fashion. One win in three games with the latest of those results a draw away at Osasuna, the…
Suspension to key player halts Real’s progress once again
It has been a tough start to the new season for Real Madrid. One win in their first three games of the season has ensured…
Barcelona out of sorts away from home and it’s not for the first time
Barcelona’s problems away from home is a well-documented issue with the Catalan club. The La Liga champions have not won on their last six trips…
Rafinha 2019/20 – scout report
Rafinha Alcantara’s Barcelona story was always a peculiar one. Just like his brother, Thiago, before him, the Brazilian was always showing promising signs that he…
Modern fullbacks: How Navas, Alba and Marcelo have redefined the role in La Liga
Player roles keep changing as football evolves, with the most notable changes coming to defensive roles. Goalkeepers who can play out from the back are…
La Liga 2019/20: Real Betis vs Leganes – tactical analysis
Real Betis came back from a goal down to take all three points from the hands of Leganés in La Liga last weekend. Betis came up…