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Max Meyer – The man who terrified Real Madrid being failed by Crystal Palace
Max Mathews ponders Max Meyers situation at Crystal Palace as a player who promised so much has delivered very little since joining.
Tag: Real Madrid
1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona
Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.
La Liga preview – Barca and Madrid set to battle for title
John Dillon looks ahead to the restart of La Liga with plenty to play for at the top and bottom of the table.
Best away performances by English teams in the Champions League – Arsenal conquer Madrid
Ivan Smyth takes us back to Arsenal’s fantastic 2005/06 Champions League campaign and a memorable result in Spain.
Can resurgent Real Madrid end Barçelona’s era of La Liga dominance?
Mark Sochon looks ahead to next week’s blockbuster clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona, a game with plenty on the line.
The curious case of Gareth Bale – From Welsh icon to Madrid liability
From being the world’s costliest player in 2013 to being a liability for Real Madrid, Aniket Kar takes a look at the winger’s journey from Cardiff all the way to Madrid.
Major restoration needed at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid
With the chance of silverware resting again on the Champions League, Paul Little predicts major restoration needed at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid.
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.
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.