Having one LaLiga star talent in a family isn’t so common; two (or more) is downright remarkable. Here’s a look at some of the brothers who’ve starred in LaLiga over the years. Julio and Patxi Salinas Julio and Patxi Salinas hold the record for most combined appearances by two brothers in LaLiga (725). The Bilbao-born brothers came through
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The ‘Little Prince’ is one of the most famous stars in world football, but here are five facts you may not know about the Barcelona player. French scouts didn’t rate him It was tough for Griezmann to get his first opportunity in the world of football, as scouts in France considered him too small and skinny to make
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Exciting Real Betis present and FC Barcelona future for LaLiga’s rising star right-back Emerson Among LaLiga’s most impressive rising stars is Brazilian right-back Emerson Aparecido of Real Betis, whose exciting performances over recent months suggest a productive long term future after he joins FC Barcelona in summer 2021. Emerson may have only turned 21 last January, but with three
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The only coach to have managed Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid The Serbian played two seasons in LaLiga with Real Zaragoza, but really left his mark with an illustrious coaching career spanning three decades. He passed away due to a long-standing illness on April 6th, aged 71. In the competitive world of football, it’s difficult to be
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Not all LaLiga stars move straight into coaching or punditry when they hang up their boots, as shown by this list of six ex-players whose careers took unexpected turns post-retirement. Bebeto and Romario – Deportivo and FC Barcelona to Brazilian politics The unforgettable 1993/94 LaLiga title race featured two Brazilian strikers starring on rival teams – with Bebeto
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Which players have truly hit the ground running on their first LaLiga Santander appearance? Here, we look at four of the most special debuts in LaLiga History, and one more from the very recent times. Emilio Butragueño (For Real Madrid vs Cádiz on 05/02/1984) From his very first steps as a Real Madrid player, Emilio Butragueño made a
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Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC are using data and analytics to define on- and off-the field activities. LaLiga’s Mediacoach tool puts real-time match data in the hands of all LaLiga clubs. Data has become a central part of modern football that impacts both on-field performance and wider commercial success. Clubs across the industry are dedicating
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With the current season on break, we’re taking a look at the best moments of LaLiga so far. Here’s part 3. Just a basic save from Oblak September’s Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano was goalless when Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos’ whipped cross was headed expertly by Karim Benzema towards the bottom corner of the net. But
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With the current season on break, we’re taking a look at the best moments of LaLiga so far. Here’s part 2. ter Stegen’s wonder assist When Getafe defender Djene Dakonam sent a ball in behind the Barça defence, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was quick from his line to cover. Most keepers would have been content to find
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“Winning ElClasico would mean everything to us… we want to be the ones to leave with three points in the bag” Question: So, why don’t we start off talking about ElClásico? It’s, of course, one of the biggest rivalries on the planet, and you have played in so many already. So, tell me what it means to you and how
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