Back page 
Are Real Madrid back from the dead?
With victory over city rivals in El Derbi Madrileño, Darryl Geraghty ponders if Real Madrid are finally turning things around.
Tag: La Liga
Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out
Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.
How Valverde marshals his forces may be key to Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions
Paul Little talks to Marca’s Joseph Sexton about Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde and the club’s Champions League ambitions.
History in danger of repeating itself at Villarreal
Mark Schon takes a look at the current struggles of Villarreal. Could the ‘Yellow Submarine’ suffer the same fate inflicted on them in 2012?
Atletico Madrid may rue missed opportunities in La Liga title hunt
Paul Little focuses on La Liga this week following the clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, with both sides having to settle for a point.
FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition
Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’
Barcelona slip up, Dortmund extend lead, Juventus continue winning European Football review
A lot back at the weekend that was for the top sides in Europe’s major domestic competitions.
Mitigating circumstances unlikely to shield Lopetegui from Real Madrid shortcomings
Paul Little looks at Julen Lopetegui troubled start to his reign as Real Madrid manager and how background issues are at least partially to blame.
Real Madrid and life after Cristiano Ronaldo
With Cristiano Ronaldo no longer a factor, Real Madrid have turned to other options as they look to return to the top of La Liga.
La Liga round up – Week one
Robert Barter brings us all the talking points from the opening weekend in Spain’s La Liga