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Tag: atletico madrid

A look at La Liga

A look at La Liga

August 13, 2021 by John Dillon

John Dillon previews the new season in Spain as Barcelona battle financial woes and the loss of arguably the best player of all time.

¡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.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

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

La Liga preview – Barca and Madrid set to battle for title

June 10, 2020 by John Dillon

John Dillon looks ahead to the restart of La Liga with plenty to play for at the top and bottom of the table.

Five of the greatest 'backs to the wall' Champions League victories

Five of the greatest ‘backs to the wall’ Champions League victories

March 28, 2020 by John Dillon

With this season’s Champions League competition on hiatus, there’s an opportunity to look back at some of the big performances in recent years when the chips were down.

Are Real Madrid back from the dead?

Are Real Madrid back from the dead?

February 11, 2019 by Darryl Geraghty

With victory over city rivals in El Derbi Madrileño, Darryl Geraghty ponders if Real Madrid are finally turning things around.

Atletico Madrid may rue missed opportunities in La Liga title hunt

Atletico Madrid may rue missed opportunities in La Liga title hunt

November 27, 2018 by Paul Little

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.

Spanish football elite facing up to new realities

Spanish football elite facing up to new realities

October 18, 2018 by Mark Sochon

The Spanish footballing elite facing up to new realities – are there troubled times ahead for La Liga’s giants as we head into a new era, writes Mark Sochon.

La Liga round up - Week three

La Liga round up – Week three

September 5, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter takes us through all the action from week three of Spain’s La Liga

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