LaLiga
Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: Clinicality Delivers The Victory In A Brutal Madrid Derby (1-3)
El Derbi Madrileño was characterized by a gargantuan number of fouls, plenty of yellow cards, and a minimal amount of chances. While that sort of environment
Real Betis – Valencia: Betis’ lack of game management costs them in fun Copa del Rey game (2-2)
In this dramatic Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Valencia were masterful in exploiting Betis’ man-marking, yet also inconsistent in their defending of their opposition’s inside
FC Barcelona – Real Madrid: Madrid Allow Barcelona Back In The Game (1-1)
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid played a Clásico that was intense, but will not go in the books as an extraordinary performance. After Real Madrid were
Barcelona – Valencia: Messi rescues point against dangerous Valencia (2-2)
Barcelona took a risky approach in possession against Valencia’s counterattacking threat, and found themselves 2-0 down just over thirty minutes in. Valencia’s brave possession structure kept
Girona – Barcelona: Barça Edge Out Girona In Enthralling Affair (0-2)
FC Barcelona’s adventurous central midfielders wreaked havoc against Girona’s backline. Their constant rotations on the left side created openings time after time, and helped to maintain
Real Madrid – Sevilla: Madrid Overwhelm Toothless Sevilla Thanks To High Intensity Play And A Flurry Of Long Shots (2-0)
Real Madrid played with an unmatchable intensity in the first half, but created little against an organized and disciplined Sevilla defense. Not much changed in the
Athletic Club – Sevilla: Athletic get much-needed win over Sevilla thanks to intense pressing and Williams (2-0)
Athletic Bilbao were very strong with their intense pressing and runs in behind, which caused Sevilla’s defensive line all sorts of problems. The away side struggled
Real Betis – Real Madrid: Madrid Triumph In A Tactically Intriguing Tale Of Two Halves (1-2)
Quique Setién declined to return to a back five after drawing with Sociedad, allowing Real Madrid to cause mayhem with their high press and counterattacking skill.
FC Barcelona – SD Eibar: Is It Brave Or Stupid To Press Barça At The Camp Nou? (3-0)
The match between FC Barcelona and SD Eibar leaves you thinking about the philosophical side of football. Even though Eibar has players of far lesser quality,
Real Madrid – Real Sociedad: Vinicius shines but a chaotic Real Madrid lose against developing Real Sociedad (0-2)
The early goal changed Real Sociedad’s game plan into a more reactive one, and despite initial struggles, they improved in the second half and managed to