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¡Hay Liga! – Barcelona on Atlético’s heels as La Liga race hots up
James Lelliott takes a closer look at a potentially thrilling La Liga run in, with Barcelona looking to chase down leaders Atlético Madrid
Tag: Real Madrid
Michael Laudrup – footballing genius
Jamie MacLeod looks back at the career of one of football’s most underrated talents, Dane Michael Laudrup.
Future legends – An XI of players who could win the Ballon d’Or
James Pendleton dives into the next generation of football stars as we look for an heir to the throne for the Ballon d’Or.
Jose Mourinho – From Bobby Robson’s wingman to Premier League swingman
Jose Mourinho has won a total of 25 trophies in his career, including domestic titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Portugal and two European cups. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his managerial career to date.
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.
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.