Once the euphoria that greeted their survival on the final day of last season had subsided, it didn’t take long for a fresh wave of pessimism to return to the RCDE Stadium. Espanyol fans would have been bracing themselves for a tough summer. Many would have feared a repeat of the relegation they suffered in …
It’s the final weekend of LaLiga in 2025. All 20 teams are in action over the next few days. The pick of the matches is the top-three showdown at the Estadio de la Ceramica between Villarreal and Barcelona. Here are our LaLiga predicted lineups for matchday 17. All kick-off times are based on the local …
Xabi Alonso was removed from his role as Real Madrid coach on Monday, after little more than seven months in charge. His appointment sparked excitement amongst many Madridistas, and promised to deliver the tactical revolution that many had been crying out for. With his stock high from the excellent work done in Leverkusen, Alonso was …
Spanish football is back for the new year, with Rayo Vallecano hosting Getafe in the first LaLiga match of 2026. There’s also a big Catalan derby to look forward to this weekend. Here are our LaLiga predicted lineups for matchday 18. All kick-off times are based on the local time in Spain. Players in bold …
For the seventh time already in LaLiga 2025/26, Atletico Madrid dropped points away from home last weekend. A 1-1 draw against a revitalised Real Sociedad, who were playing their first match under Pellegrino Matarazzo, saw Los Rojiblancos lose further ground on Real Madrid and Barcelona in a title race they are now most likely not …
There are eight matches this weekend in the Spanish top flight, as a result of the Supercopa. Villarreal are hoping to take advantage of their rivals not playing by making up ground at the top, while there are a host of important matches at the bottom. Here are our LaLiga predicted lineups for matchday 19. …
By Eduard Bănulescu By most starts to the year, we’d already know the Scudetto winners. We’d also have a good idea about the Capocanoniere, the relegated teams, and who was bound to register an assist in just about every game. Great news! Things have changed! Serie A is a beautiful mess again. What’s that mean for …
By Eduard Bănulescu Fantasy Football Premier League in December is won by the managers who, like the best teams in the league, bothered to prepare for the long haul. A hellish schedule of EPL matches is set to follow. And, while this makes for great viewing, it also raises important questions. Now’s the moment to shed …
By Eduard Bănulescu Liam Rosenior is, most likely, Chelsea’s new manager, replacing Enzo Maresca. While it’s an intriguing choice, and one that The Blues took quickly, many fans will be left wondering if this isn’t more of a choice that fits a pattern for the London club. Just what are the tactics of this English manager …
By Eduard Bănulescu Who’s left? Enzo Maresca is gone. Ruben Amorim is gone. But you’re still here, looking to improve and desperately seeking a cheat sheet to help you do it. I might have just what you need. Clearly, Amorim wouldn’t make much of a fantasy Football Premier League manager, but you still can! Here are the …