On Wednesday, it was widely reported that Xavi Hernandez had reversed his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season. Less than 24 hours later, this was confirmed, with the 44-year-old now staying on for the 2024-25 campaign.…
Assane Diao generated much excitement at Real Betis during the first half of the season, when he broke into Manuel Pellegrini’s first team squad. The 18-year-old winger produced a string of impressive performances, scoring six goals in the…
Celta Vigo are edging closer to avoiding relegation for the second consecutive season, having moved six points clear of the drop zone after a run of seven points in their four matches under the management of Claudio Giraldez. Things are on…
Last summer, Marcos Acuna was heavily linked with a move away from Sevilla. However, nothing ended up materialising, which has meant that he has remained in Andalusia for a fourth season. Aston Villa were one of the clubs rumoured to be…
At was the case in 2023, Martin Zubimendi has again been linked with a move away from Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old pivot has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich, while Barcelona continue…
Atletico Madrid are expected to undertake a squad overhaul during the summer, on the back of a disappointing campaign for Diego Simeone’s side. Defence is an area that will be extensively focused on, with at least two new high-level centre…
Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the death of Tito Vilanova. The much-loved character, who coached Barcelona to the La Liga title in the 2012-13 season, passed away on the 25th of April 2024 after complications from parotid gland cancer…
This weekend’s standout match takes place at the Benito Villamarin in Seville, where Real Betis and Sevilla will go head-to-head in the second El Gran Derbi clash of the season. The first meeting ended in a 1-1 draw at the Ramon Sanchez…
On Wednesday, Iker Muniain announced that he would be leaving Athletic Club at the end of the season. He had been offered the chance to extend his first team stay for a 16th year, but the 31-year-old has opted to explore a new challenge…
Atletico Madrid are expected to have a very busy summer transfer window, and the likelihood is that they will look to overhaul their current defensive options. At least two new centre-backs are wanted by Diego Simeone, with several…
On Thursday, Girona head coach Michel Sanchez confirmed a worrying incident took place involving Yan Couto and Juanpe during that morning’s training session. The pair clashed heads after contesting for the ball, and they were both taken to…
It has been a very difficult season for Atletico Madrid, whose place in next season’s Champions League is far from assured with six matches to go. They have especially struggled in defence, amplified by the fact that they haven’t kept a…
It has been reported that the Spanish government intends to wade its way into the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), amid the ongoing chaos that has taken place there over the last few weeks. A new president is still yet to be appointed…
Xavi Hernandez’s decision to stay on as Barcelona manager for another 12 months, which was announced in a joint press conference on Thursday, is seen as a big boost for the club’s academy players, given that the 44-year-old has bled…
Carlo Ancelotti has named a 20-man squad for Real Madrid’s trip to Real Sociedad on Friday night, brought forward 24 hours in order to provide extra rest ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg clash against Bayern Munich.…
‘It’s irrevocable’, Xavi Hernandez told the press regarding his decision to leave the club this summer, one that he took after Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal in January. Just under three months later, Xavi Hernandez announced that he…
Girona have been one of the revelations of the season in La Liga this year, and already last season, the vultures were circling. Sporting Director Quique Carcel will have his work cut out trying to hang onto their players, and one which is…
Former Real Madrid, Chelsea and Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain is just a year out into retirement, but has found a way of channeling the competitive energy of an elite athlete. His new hobby is the game sweeping Spain – padel. The former…
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has declared that the club could be close to going into the transfer market without any restrictions on registering players this summer, which would be the second time since the pandemic that is the case.…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has surprised the media by revealing that Thibaut Courtois could return to action as early as next week. The Belgian goalkeeper had been ruled out for the rest of the season after a meniscus tear in his…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona’s choice to continue together next season, days after Los Blancos widened the gap between the two to 11 points. “I think he has done a good job at Barcelona, he…
As has been reported in recent months, it looks as if Real Madrid academy starlet Paulo Iago is heading for the exit door this summer. The 17-year-old playmaker has fallen out of favour with Alvaro Arbeloa, and believes he has no chance of…
Atletico Madrid returned to a more classic design for their home kit this season, while using a unique blue and white away kit to commemorate their roots when they were first founded. However as tends to be the case these days, the classic…
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has never been afraid of speaking directly and honestly, something he tends to do on his podcast Einfach mal Luppen. Days after El Clasico, he sent another stinging barb in the direction of rivals…
Barcelona’s board of directors left their meeting on Wednesday afternoon under the impression that Xavi Hernandez would be leaving the club in the summer. Finding out through the press on Wednesday evening that President Joan Laporta had U…
Barcelona Vice-President Rafa Yuste announced on Wednesday night that Xavi Hernandez would continue at the helm of the club for another season, fulfilling his contract untill 2025, despite announcing that he would be leaving at the end of…
Nico Williams has had a fine season with Athletic Club, and it’s far from over. The next six matches will determine whether the Bilbao-based side will be playing in next season’s Champions League, and he could play a major role in the…
On Wednesday, it was widely reported that Xavi Hernandez will be staying on as head coach of Barcelona for next season. In January, the 44-year-old announced his intention to step down in the summer, but he has now been convinced to remain…
On Wednesday, Iker Muniain announced that he would be leaving Athletic Club at the end of the season, having spent 15 years in the first team. The 31-year-old has struggled for prominence in Ernesto Valverde’s squad over the course of the…
Back in December, Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Mendez broke his arm after a strong challenge from Villarreal’s Etienne Capoue. He was projected to be out for 5-6 weeks at a minimum, but ended up returning just 12 days later. That was…