LaLiga
Sevilla – Athletic Club: Stagnant Offense Lets Sevilla Down Once More (1-1)
Sevilla and Athletic Club played to a 1-1 draw at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Friday night, in a match that, for the hosts, was once
Getafe – Real Madrid: Madrid Battle Way Past Hyperaggressive Getafe (0-3)
While the 3-0 scoreline suggests a routine win for Real Madrid on the surface, the reality was that Zinedine Zidane’s side had to battle for their
Real Betis – Atlético Madrid: Vintage Atlético Defense Frustrates Uninspiring Betis (1-2)
In classic Atlético Madrid fashion, Diego Simeone’s tactics frustrated Real Betis, who had all the control of the possession. The hosts were not able to create
Valencia – Real Madrid: Relief For Real Despite Faltering At Valencia Before Clásico Clash (1-1)
Valencia played host to Real Madrid in a matchup that promised to excite. The home side came into the clash off an impressive run of recent
Real Sociedad – FC Barcelona: La Real’s Gorgeous Football Is Countered By Barca’s Ruthless Efficiency (2-2)
Real Sociedad dominated the first half with their right-sided buildup, but failed to fashion many clear-cut chances aside from a penalty. Barcelona created even less but
Villarreal – Atlético Madrid: An Entertaining Goalless Draw Between Freeform Villarreal Attack And Staunch Atlético Defense (0-0)
In the first half, Villarreal’s attacking flair produced shot after shot against a patient Atlético, who produced fewer but higher quality chances. In the second half,
Real Madrid – Real Sociedad: Madrid’s Improved Second Half Pressing Ensures Victory In A Game Lacking Many High-Quality Chances (3-1)
Real Sociedad pressured Sergio Ramos into an early mistake and looked good in the opening stages of the match. Real Madrid hit back with a set-piece
SD Eibar – Real Madrid: Eibar’s High Press Played Through Easily (0-4)
Real Madrid comfortably dispatched SD Eibar, putting together a compact passing system in order to play through their super high block. Even having scored four, whether
Sevilla – Atlético Madrid: Simeone’s Subs Change The Game, But Not Enough For Three Points (1-1)
Having gone a goal down and offering little going forward, Simeone’s double substitution at half-time paid off, but wasn’t enough for Atlético Madrid to get the
Atlético Madrid – Athletic Club: Morata And Correa Lead Atlético’s Victory In Duel of Directness And Tight Defenses (2-0)
In an old-school duel of two teams trading long passes, Atlético’s domination of second balls and their superior talent allowed them to create the better shots,