LaLiga
Valencia – Atlético Madrid: Resolute Valencia Spare Atlético A Damaging Defeat (2–2)
Facing off twenty four hours early in light of midweek Champions League fixtures, Atlético Madrid and Valencia played an important game for two sides whose domestic
Barcelona – Getafe: Setién trumps Bordalás in another fiery managerial exchange (2-1)
If pitting second against third is not enough, then this reignited managerial feud between two managers should do the trick. Quique Setién’s previous frustrations were –
Real Betis – Barcelona: Messi provides all the answers as Setién wins at his old stomping ground (2-3)
Although the visitors had to cling on until the break, Quique Setién’s Barça were consistently finding ways to manipulate Betis’ press. Not in the most conventional
Getafe – Valencia: Getafe Assert Their Top Four Credentials With Resounding Victory Against Valencia (3-0)
Getafe’s encounter against Valencia was a crucial fixture for two sides harboring ambitions of playing Champions League football next season. However, what manifested was a domineering
Real Madrid – Atlético Madrid: Zidane’s bold Adaptations Prove Key In Derby Scalp (1-0)
In keeping with the intensely-fought stalemates of recent history, it was refreshing to see an emphasis on opposition-specific tactics rewarded with a deadlock-breaker. Were it not
Valencia – Barcelona: Valencia Strike Twice Against Sterile Barcelona Possession Game (2-0)
In their second LaLiga game under new coach Quique Setién, Barcelona once again dominated the ball but struggled to penetrate due to an inability to stretch
Barcelona – Granada: Quique Setién’s tyrannical ball control eventually pays dividends in debut victory (1-0)
Barcelona might have had the ease of possession but the same could not be said on the chance creation front. Granada stood up and were counted
Real Madrid – Sevilla: Sevilla’s Defensive Structure Eventually Falls (2-1)
Sevilla’s 4-5-1 defensive system created problems for Real Madrid’s attacking play. However, once Casemiro moved into a more advanced role, the hosts were able to create
Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: Valverde’s Foul And Last Minute Heroics Allow an Uninspired Real to Edge Past a Rocky Atlético (0-0, 1-4 after pens)
Real Madrid needed penalty kicks to decide a close game where both teams could not break down the opponent. In the first half, Atlético’s pressing game
Barcelona – Atlético Madrid: Simeone Causes Chaos With Changes And Atlético Win (2-3)
Barcelona dominated for seventy minutes, until, when nobody expected it, Diego Simeone made the decisive adjustments to change his team’s fate. Valverde could not react, as