LaLiga
Atlético Madrid – Valencia: Routine Atlético win turns frantic following video-assistant referee penalty (3-2)
Diego Simeone’s excellent use of the wings allowed Atlético Madrid a strong start, but a lulling deep block let Valencia back in it. The second half
Real Betis Sevilla – Valencia: Gonçalo Guedes Snatches The Points From Betis’ Clutches (1-2)
Quique Setién was full of changes in this fixture, fielding three different formations across the match. Even though it was not enough to secure any points,
Sevilla FC – Real Betis: Sevilla Ruthlessly Punish Betis’ Ineffectiveness In The Boxes (3-2)
In a spectacular Seville derby, Sevilla proved to be more ruthless and efficient than their crosstown rivals. In the first half, Sevilla dominated after reorganizing their
FC Barcelona – Atlético Madrid: Suárez And Messi Seal League Title Against Handicapped But Confident Atlético (2-0)
In the key game to decide LaLiga’s title race, Barcelona ultimately defeated Atlético. In the first half hour, this was an even match, with a surprisingly
Valencia – Real Madrid: Zidane’s Old Strategy Falls Flat Against An Inspired Valencia (2-1)
Valencia broke a long lull in play with a Guedes goal, creating a glut of transition opportunities that Madrid survived until the end of the first
FC Barcelona – RCD Espanyol: Espanyol Pose Interesting Questions But Barcelona Have Messi (2-0)
Espanyol genuinely made life hard for Barcelona at Camp Nou by playing in a very compact and well-functioning 5-3-1-1 formation. Only past the midway point of
Real Betis – FC Barcelona: Lionel Messi. Enough Said (1-4)
There were a lot of tactical aspects that gave colour to this match. From Betis’ problematic attacking structure to the manipulation of Betis’ center-backs and how
Real Madrid – Celta Vigo: Zidane Calls In The Old Guard On His Return (2-0)
The new manager effect and Zinedine Zidane’s aura gave Real Madrid a platform of heightened energy to work from. Unsurprisingly, it did not produce immediate results,
Girona – Valencia: Valencia Are Starting To Convert Their Chances (2-3)
Marcelino’s men finally start to show more efficiency up front as Valencia grabbed all three points away to Girona. The home side had a lot of
Real Madrid – FC Barcelona: A Lopsided Scoreline Fails To Reflect The True Nature Of The Game (0-3)
Real Madrid had the better of their eternal rivals for most of the game. They threatened on the counterattack late in the first half and responded