F.C. Barcelona go into today's clash in Vigo against a Celta side that have been making noises in the Spanish media claiming it is the perfect time to face the League Champions elect. As much as the Catalans may see this as a lack of respect from the Galician outfit, circumstances going into the game would appear to back their claims up. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Falcao to follow Mou to the Bridge
Radamel Falcao started the Spanish season in spectacular goalscoring fashion for Atlético Madrid and was the centre of much transfer speculation. He was initially linked with a move to cross town rivals Real Madrid and even a big money move to Paris Saint-Germain. Recently, however, stories have emerged of a possible switch to the English Premiership and particularly with a move to current European Champions Chelsea, a side he scored a hat-trick against in the European Super Cup Final in Monaco, catching the eye of owner Roman Abramovich. … [Read more...]
One to Watch – Geoffrey Kondogbia
Sevilla have endured a desperately average season this year, rarely looking likely challengers for a European spot or candidates to go down. In 10th place, Sevilla sit exactly midway in the table during a season that has lacked European competition and general excitement so there hasn't been much to boast of as neighbours Malaga continue to stride on in the Champions League. One shining light of optimism comes from a player who has attracted Manchester City's attention recently - Geoffrey Kondogbia. … [Read more...]
World-beaters: Spain are still the team to beat
Coming off international successes as World Champions and dual European Champions, many believed Spain would come out of the World Cup qualifiers relatively unscathed. With a relatively mediocre group, consisting of France, Belarus, Georgia and Finland, who would’ve expected their job to be so tough? … [Read more...]
Franco-Hispanic Battle Crucial In World Cup War
The current World and European Champions, Spain, will face France in the Stade de France (Saint Denis) in Paris tonight knowing only a win will do to guarantee them qualification for next year’s World Cup in Brazil. La Roja go into the titanic clash having dropped 2 vital home points, in a 1-1 draw at el Molinón in Gijón, against an un-fancied Finland on Friday evening conceding the leadership of Group I to France, who have a two point advantage after their 3-1 win over Georgia. … [Read more...]
Top clubs eye Sociedad star Griezmann
According to a number of sources, Real Sociedad youngster Antoine Griezmann is a wanted man. Griezmann, who turned 22 on Thursday, is reportedly being chased by Tottenham, Arsenal and Barcelona thanks largely to a number of brilliant performances which, coinciding with Sociedad's good form, has taken them up to fourth in the league. However, the French international spoke to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo about his desire to remain in the Basque Country. … [Read more...]
Xabi Alonso Linked With Premiership Return
With his contract due to expire in June of 2014, Xabi Alonso could be one of the highest profile players to exit the Bernabeu should coach José Mourinho seek a new challenge elsewhere this summer. … [Read more...]
English Euro Crisis Boosts Spanish and German Fortunes
With no representatives in Friday's quarter final draw of the UEFA Champions League, can the English Premier League still seriously lay claims to being the best league in World football, or is it time to acknowledge that they have slipped behind La Liga and the Bundesliga (with 3 and 2 clubs representing each respective domestic league). … [Read more...]
Déjà vu for Modrić and Manchester United?
It was less than 12 months ago that Luka Modrić was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United. Some sections of the English media even had it as a done deal, but could the move become a reality this summer? … [Read more...]
Lack of goals could end Zaragoza’s resistance
For the past few seasons Real Zaragoza have survived relegation from La Liga by the smallest of margins, rather like Wigan continue to do in the Barclays Premier League each year. Unsurprisingly, Zaragoza are again embroiled in a fascinating relegation battle which looks destined to last until the final game of the season. Can Manolo Jiminez repeat his heroics of last season and keep Zaragoza afloat in the Primera Division? … [Read more...]