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Author: Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields is an Irish football writer currently living in Barcelona, focusing on Spain's La Liga. Interests include the intersection of politics and football, football history, and smaller, humble teams with noisy, boisterous fans.
Valencia and other giants fall in thrillingly unpredictable La Liga gameweek

Valencia and other giants fall in thrillingly unpredictable La Liga gameweek

December 6, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields brings us all the action from a bizarre week in La Liga that saw Atletico Madrid take advantage of their rival’s stumbles.

Fuzzy orange wig celebrations as Valencia prove their title credentials

Fuzzy orange wig celebrations as Valencia prove their title credentials

November 29, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields returns with his review of the weekend’s which saw Valencia take on Barcelona in an entertaining top of the table clash.

La Liga round-up - Barcelona win the Madrid derby as efficiency defines the difference

La Liga round-up – Barcelona win the Madrid derby as efficiency defines the difference

November 22, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Barcelona were the big winners this week as their Madrid rivals stumbled. Cillian Shields brings us all the action from the latest game week in La Liga.

Eibar's La Liga problems have them staring danger in the eye

Eibar’s La Liga problems have them staring danger in the eye

November 8, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields returns with his look at the latest stories in La Liga where Eibar are looking to find their feet after a bad start to the season.

What to do about the tricky Luis Suarez headache for Barcelona

What to do about the tricky Luis Suarez headache for Barcelona

October 26, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields brings us his latest report from La Liga, where Barcelona’s Luis Suarez continues to struggle for form

Valencia look a cut above Sevilla in La Liga's race for fourth

Valencia look a cut above Sevilla in La Liga’s race for fourth

October 18, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields reports on the weekend’s action from La Liga when Valencia emerged on the right side of a thrilling encounter against Real Betis.

A dark and surreal day in Camp Nou that will live long in Catalan history

A dark and surreal day in Camp Nou that will live long in Catalan history

October 3, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields reflects on a historical weekend for Catalan residents as the ongoing political situation overshadowed the football.

Quique Setien provides blueprint on how to beat Real Madrid

Quique Setien provides blueprint on how to beat Real Madrid

September 25, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields has all the latest from La Liga where Real Madrid suffered a shock home defeat to Real Betis, their first in 73 games.

Happy housewarming for Atleti in new Wanda Metropolitano stadium

Happy housewarming for Atleti in new Wanda Metropolitano stadium

September 20, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields rounds up the latest action from Spain as Atletico Madrid threw open the doors on their brand new stadium.

La Liga round up - Derby of four divisions arrives in Primera

La Liga round up – Derby of four divisions arrives in Primera

September 12, 2017 by Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields rounds up all the action from week three in La Lisa, including a historic derby between Leganés and Getafe.

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