Spain’s La Liga is a historically shallow league, with the balance of power more reminiscent to Italy’s Serie A than the Barclays Premier League. While 11 BPL teams have over 31 points this season, only 7 La Liga teams can boast the same. Luckily for Spain’s top flight, though, the top three teams are great,… Continue reading Which La Liga Contender Has The Most Favorable Schedule?

The story of the week in La Liga revolves around the backpass from Dani Alves that led to the only goal in Barcelona’s match-up with Malaga on Saturday. Although Dani Alves will be seen as the scapegoat for the loss, his teammates did not respond for the entirety of the match to take away any… Continue reading Real & Atletico Madrid pounce on Dani Alves’ blunder: La Liga Review for Feb 20-23

Ronaldo’s bad behavior at the end of the game almost cost Madrid the win, but another ref decision gave them a spot-kick and the win. Elsewhere, Barca dominate, Athletico win,  and Valencia overtake Sevilla for fourth with a head-to-head win. Let’s get to the games: Cordoba (1) – Real Madrid (2) Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading Ronaldo Sees Red as Madrid Squeak Out a Win: La Liga Review for Jan 24-26

Messi gets a hat-trick, but Real Madrid get three of their own and stay a point clear with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Elche get a win to move out of the relegation zone, and Malaga fall to Sevilla, leaving the latter in 4th place and hot on the heals of Athletico Madrid. Let’s get… Continue reading Will a Hat-Trick on the Pitch Silence the Messi Rumors?: La Liga Review for Jan 16-18

The top of the table stays the same with impressive and important wins by Real Madrid and Barca (over an in-form Athletico side no less), but the bottom flipped with a win from Cordoba – leaving 9 teams within 3 points of the drop zone. Let’s take a look at the week’s action: Levante (0) –… Continue reading Barca and Madrid Impress, but the Bottom of the Table Gets Tighter: La Liga Review for Jan 9-11

Real Madrid lose, ending a 22-game winning streak – but Barcelona fail to capitalize and are cut down by an early own goal. Meanwhile, Athletico win handily due to a Frenchman’s heroics and pull even with Barcelona in 2nd place. Athletico Madrid (3) – Levante (1) Embed from Getty Images Two headed goals from Antoine Griezmann led… Continue reading Madrid fall, but Barca fail to make up ground: La Liga Review for Jan 3-5

On a day when Leo Messi became the leading goal-scorer in La Liga history, there was more to note than the new record, Messi’s hat-trick, or the win. Let’s take a look at several interesting facts about today’s game. Embed from Getty Images 1. The Lineup According to official team announcements, no players were injured… Continue reading Observations on a Barçelona Win

Well that’s a wrap on a barnburner of a game. Real Madrid concede early, but rally back with three of their own and move one point behind Barça in the standings. Let’s look at the five important keys outlined yesterday: Luis Suarez. Luis played 70 minutes, and looked great for someone who had not played competitively… Continue reading El Classico in Review, Real Madrid 3 – Barçalona 1