Luís Castro eclipses famous namesake after taking Levante to verge of safety The unheralded coach has presided over a remarkable turnaround as the club navigates La Liga’s epic relegation battle The Guardian - UK · May 18
La Liga’s relegation race ignites as Espanyol end 143-day winless streak A stoppage-time eruption and a crying Manolo González means the Catalan club’s long-awaited victory changes everything The Guardian - UK · May 14
Marcelino returns Villarreal to the Champions League … then walks away It took six years and a lot of soul-searching for the coach nicknamed Salvador Milagros to return in 2023. After more miracles, he is off again The Guardian - UK · May 4
Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Osasuna: Lewandowski’s Legend Grows as La Liga Title Nears Barcelona could end the weekend as back-to-back La Liga champions after winning their 10th straight league match. Sports Illustrated · May 2
Premier League, Championship finale and WCL semi-final buildup – as it happened Look back on Saturday’s news, discussion and buildup The Guardian - UK · May 2
Osasuna vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Barça can clinch back-to-back La Liga titles this weekend. Sports Illustrated · May 2
How Real Madrid Can Avoid Historic Barcelona Title Win in El Clasico Spain’s top two face each other at the Bernabéu on May 10. Sports Illustrated · May 1
Barcelona XI vs. Osasuna: Conundrum Down Right Flank—Injury News, Predicted Lineup Barcelona could finish the weekend as La Liga champions, but must first beat Osasuna. Sports Illustrated · Apr 30
The Earliest Date Barcelona Can Clinch 2025–26 La Liga Title The Catalans are closing in on a 29th Spanish league championship. Sports Illustrated · Apr 26
How Real Madrid’s Victor Munoz Agreement Works Amid Barcelona Transfer Interest The winger is in high demand after a breakout season at Osasuna. Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
Real Sociedad suffer hangover from hell but it still can’t dim the joy of cup glory The celebrations after la Real won the Copa del Rey have continued all week, even if Getafe briefly calmed the party The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Four Enticing Buyback Clauses Real Madrid Can Trigger This Summer Los Blancos usually operate in a savvy way in the transfer market. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
How Real Madrid’s Next Five La Liga Games Compare to Barcelona’s After UCL Elimination Spain’s best and biggest teams ended their Champions League campaigns earlier than expected. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15
Four Wingers Real Madrid Could Sign This Summer—Ranked The 15-time European champions need a new face to balance out their attack. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13 ‘Never’—Real Madrid Hand Firm Transfer Blow to Barcelona The Blaugrana’s hunt for attacking reinforcements could be a complicated one.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Not over, but done: Lamine Yamal all smiles as he guides Barcelona to verge of title Teenager’s landmark night delivers derby win that confirms what has been clear for weeks: this title race has been over in spirit long before the maths agrees
Sports Illustrated · Apr 12 Exploring One of Real Madrid’s Biggest Problems Compared to Barcelona The Catalans are on pace to go back-to-back in La Liga while Los Blancos eye a trophyless season.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 How Real Madrid’s Next Five La Liga Games Compare to Barcelona’s The fight for the Spanish crown is suddenly a one-sided affair.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Mallorca’s Pirate puts Kosovo playoff pain aside to stun Real Madrid Kosovo’s Vedat Muriqi broke down in tears after a late winner that took his side out of the relegation zone
Sports Illustrated · Mar 23 Supercomputer Predicts Real Madrid’s La Liga Title Chances After Derby Triumph The 15-time European champions are putting the pressure on league-leaders Barcelona.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 The Pirate and the Swan: a salute to two of La Liga’s less-celebrated forwards Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi and Osasuna’s Ante Budimir have 31 league goals between then, with three coming in a dramatic draw on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 Lamine Yamal’s historic ‘work of art’ offers a liberation from the pressure Hat-trick against Villarreal, his first at 18 years and 230 days, made him the youngest Barça player to score one in the league
Sports Illustrated · Feb 28 Barcelona vs. Villarreal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Real Madrid’s slip-up against Osasuna has put Barcelona back in pole position at the top of La Liga.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 25 Why Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Benfica Two of Álvaro Arbeloa’s most important players will not feature at the Bernabéu.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 24 Real Madrid XI vs. Benfica: New Mbappé Worry Emerges—Injury News, Lineup Prediction The 15-time European champions have a one-goal advantage in the all-important tie.