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Category: Spanish Football

Spanish TV host: Hazard cannot stay at Madrid

Spanish TV host: Hazard cannot stay at Madrid

May 10, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott discusses Eden Hazard’s conduct and the subsequent media reaction after Chelsea knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

Will history play its part in this season’s Copa Del Rey final?

Will history play its part in this season’s Copa Del Rey final?

April 16, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Athletic Club haven’t won the Copa Del Ray since 1984 when the game famously ended in a brawl that involved Maradona and Andoni Goikoetxea. On Saturday, they go again in what could be Leo Messi’s last chance at silverware at the Nou Camp.

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

April 15, 2021 by Paul O'Malley

On a red-letter week for Real Madrid, Paul O Malley questions the reasons why Zinedine Zidane is not as highly regarded as his managerial contemporaries.

Controversy, consistency and cult status - how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

Controversy, consistency and cult status – how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

April 8, 2021 by John McMahon

And why the four-time Champions League winner may have one last dance with Los Blancos.

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

April 7, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly discusses this week’s Europa League quarter final tie between Roberto Soldado-led Granada and Manchester United.

¡Hay Liga! - Barcelona on Atlético's heels as La Liga race hots up

¡Hay Liga! – Barcelona on Atlético’s heels as La Liga race hots up

April 3, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a closer look at a potentially thrilling La Liga run in, with Barcelona looking to chase down leaders Atlético Madrid

The Renaissance of Atletico Madrid

The Renaissance of Atletico Madrid

March 25, 2021 by Jack Farrelly

Jack Farrelly takes an in depth look at the tactics employed by Diego Simeone this season at La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool's collapse as Gerrard reigns over Scotland

Liverpool’s collapse as Gerrard reigns over Scotland

March 9, 2021 by Back Page Football

The latest update from the Three At The Back podcast.

Michael Laudrup - footballing genius

Michael Laudrup – footballing genius

March 8, 2021 by Jamie MacLeod

Jamie MacLeod looks back at the career of one of football’s most underrated talents, Dane Michael Laudrup.

Assessing the intergenerational recruitment failures at Real Madrid

Assessing the intergenerational recruitment failures at Real Madrid

February 8, 2021 by Jack Farrelly

Both European glory and Cristiano Ronaldo are now both distant memories for Real Madrid, Jack Farrelly takes a look at the failures in Los Blancos’ recruitment policy.

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