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/ 6116 days ago

La Liga team of the decade

Since we are approaching the end of a decade, and since it's summer,I thought I would offer up my La Liga Team of the decade. I set my team based on the best actual season had by a player in each position. It is not an aggregative list. It is not based on contributions over […]

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/ 6151 days ago

Manchester United Finally Decide To Sell Ronaldo

So its official, Manchester United's board have accepted a world record shattering bid of £80 million this morning from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. I don't know about you, but I couldn't face another summer of every news outlet boring us to tears speculating on Ronaldo's future as we had last season. Day after day, […]

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/ 6152 days ago

2008-09 La Liga Best XI

In honor of Barcelona's historic season the 2008-09 La Liga Best XI will take the formation of a 4-3-3. As you might expect the side will have a distinct Blaugrana feel to it. Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) The Real Madrid stopper is the best goalkeeper in the world and was one of the few […]

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/ 6159 days ago

La Liga Final Roundup – Week 38

My Catalan isn't great but I believe the picture says "Players, Fans, Everyone United Makes Strength, Thanks To Everyone" Barcelona wrapped up its 19th La Liga title and all the European cup spots are pretty much sewn up. The final week of the La Liga season still has some drama left with 5 teams still […]

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/ 6164 days ago

5 Reasons Why Barça Made History

Ladies & Gentlemen as you well know FC Barcelona completed their greatest season ever by defeating Manchester United 2-0 in the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League Final. The win gave them their 1st ever treble as Barcelona became the 1st Spanish team to win a treble. Barca captured La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and the Champions […]

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/ 6166 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 37

As the calendar gets closer to June this memorable La Liga season nears its amazing end. At this point the main battle is to avoid relegation. Sporting Gijon got a HUGE 2-1 road win against Valladolid in their quest to stay in the Spanish 1st division. Mate Bilic scored the game winner in the 79th […]

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/ 6174 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 36

Well the title is finally wrapped up and now La Liga's attention will focus on the races for European cup spots as well as to see who stays in the Spanish top flight and who does not. Also the race for the Pichichi will have a very interesting turn in the days and weeks ahead. […]
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/ 6181 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 35

The magic number for Week 35 action in La Liga was 3. That number was massive as 7 of the 10 matches this weekend had at least 3 goals scored, in those matches 7 teams scored at least 3 goals by themselves including the stunning 3-3 draw at the Camp Nou. Barcelona led Villarreal 3-1 […]

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/ 6189 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 34

Week 34 of La Liga was headlined by the biggest rivalry in Spanish Football. The Spanish SuperClásico in week 34 was huge with Barca needing a win to stave off Real and Los Merengues needing a win to pull to within 1 point of Barcelona to make the La Liga title race much more interesting. […]

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/ 6190 days ago

Barcelona Dominates Spanish SuperClásico

After a goalless display by an overly defensive Chelsea side in the Champions League, Barcelona busted out as The Blaugrana displayed their championship form in their annihilation of Real Madrid 6-2 at The Santiago Bernabeu. Mathematically Barça hasn't captured its 19th La Liga title but come on they are gonna win it. 7 point lead […]

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/ 6196 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Round 33

Ladies & Gentlemen, the chase for the title of Spanish La Liga champion just got more interesting. Round 33 came quickly after Round 32 featured midweek matches. Round 33 was a dream for Real Madrid fans as Barcelona finally dropped points to make Los Merengues chances for a 32nd La Liga title a strong possibility. […]

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/ 6198 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 32

Midweek fixtures gave La Liga a very Copa Libertadores-like schedule as Spain's stars continue to make their moves towards either a championship, UEFA competition spot, or another season in La Liga De Estrellas. The drama began on Tuesday when Real Madrid looked beaten against Getafe down 2-1 and a man down after Pepe's well-deserved red […]

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/ 6202 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 31

Week 31 of La Liga was pretty much status quo with little movement at the top & bottom of the table. Barcelona got an 18th minute goal from Lionel Messi to beat Getafe 1-0 on the road. Real Madrid has Barca in sight with a 48th minute goal from Marcelo to win 1-0 on the […]

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/ 6215 days ago

La Liga Team Of The Week – Jornada 29

This past weekend saw the resumption of play in La Liga. This week's team managed to damage their opponents chances at a Champions League spot while pulling themselves out of relegation. That's a performance worthy of TOW recognition. The La Liga Team Of The Week made headlines and/or played matches on the weekend of April […]

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/ 6217 days ago

La Liga Roundup – Week 29

The quest for the La Liga trophy has resumed after an exciting break for World Cup qualifiers. Spain's Top 3 teams continued their winning ways with tough 1-0 road wins. 1st place Barcelona got a 40th minute goal from Samuel Eto'o to beat Valladolid to maintain their 6-point lead over Real Madrid. Los Merengues got […]