Opinion

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview | Villarreal

    by Kieran Quaile

    Europa League 2020/21 winners Villarreal head into the new La Liga season full of confidence despite their Super Cup final defeat to Chelsea in Belfast. Unai Emery has added to …

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview: Real Madrid

    by Kieran Quaile

    Real Madrid kick off their 2021/22 campaign with a trip north to take on Alavés at Mendizorrotza. Summer Transfer Business Real Madrid haven’t spent a penny this summer, however, the …

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview: Real Betis

    by Kieran Quaile

    Real Betis finished in an impressive sixth place last season, which means they will play in the Europa League for the first time since 2019. Summer Transfer Business The summer …

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview: Valencia

    by Kieran Quaile

    Valencia have a new manager in charge at Mestella for the 2021/22 season. José Bordalás will face his former club Getafe in an intriguing La Liga season opener on August …

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview: Atlético Madrid

    by Kieran Quaile

    Atlético Madrid are reigning La Liga champions and Diego Simeone will be quietly confident of retaining the title in 2021/22 with the departure of Lionel Messi from the league. Summer …

  • La Liga 2021/22 preview: Barcelona

    by Kieran Quaile

    Summer Transfer Business And so, just like that, it’s all over. As the greatest football player of all time walked out of the press room, tears still rolling down his …

  • PROSPECT | Giuliano Simeone

    by Kieran Quaile

    Giuliano Simeone ran off to celebrate with his team-mates. He had just scored a brilliant goal that was eventually ruled out for offside. It was Atlético Madrid’s only goal of …