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Las Palmas: Punching Above their Weight in their Return to La Liga
The 2023/2024 season for Unión Deportiva Las Palmas has been a return to La Liga filled with challenges and noteworthy moments, marking their first season in the Spanish first division since the 2017-2018 season. Throughout the early months of the competition, the team has experienced both lows and significant victories that highlight their struggle and…
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Johnny Cardoso: The USMNT Midfielder Making an Instant Impact at Real Betis
Since falling to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa Conference League knockout round playoffs, Real Betis’ form has taken a turn for the worse: apart from a 3-1 win vs. an Athletic Club side that played the final hour with 10 men, Betis have picked up just one point from their last five. They sit eighth…
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Aleix García’s Regista Renaissance at Girona
Aleix García’s story is truly one of persistence and transformation. He began his career in the Villarreal youth academy, working his way through the ranks up to the Villarreal B team. At just 18 years old, he made his first career move away from la Ciudad Deportiva Mini Estadi to the Manchester City U21 squad…
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İlkay Gündoğan: Barcelona’s Free Transfer Turned MVP
Joan Laporta has not been shy about bringing in free transfers to bolster Barcelona’s squad since his reelection as the Blaugrana’s president in 2021. Given the financial circumstances of the club he inherited, adding quality players without paying an exorbitant transfer fee is probably one of the most shrewd maneuvers one could make. During his…
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Javi Guerra: The Mestalla Product Shining for Valencia
Club: Valencia Nationality: Spain Position(s): CM, DM, AM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’2”/187cm Age: 20 Strengths: ball-carrying, dribbling, long-range shooting, power, stamina, passing, long passing, positioning, tackling Areas for Development: box-crashing volume From Kang-in Lee to Isco, from David Silva to Carlos Soler, Valencia’s academy continues to churn out stellar midfield profiles, and the…
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Yarek Gasiorowski: Valencia’s Teenage Gem in Defense
Club: Valencia Nationality: Spain Position: CB, LB Preferred Foot: Left Height: 6’3”/190cm Age: 19 Strengths: aerial duels, box defending, anticipation, line-breaking passes, ball-carrying, athleticism Areas for Development: aggression/positioning From David Silva to Isco, from Ferran Torres to José Gayà, Valencia have produced a litany of world-class footballers over the past few decades that have…
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Toni Kroos: Redefining the Regista Role with Elegance
Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Toni Kroos showcased his regista credentials with unparalleled finesse. Across 23 appearances, he seamlessly navigated the midfield, accumulating a total playing time of 1539 minutes. This not only highlighted his durability but also underscored his unwavering commitment to controlling the game from a deeper position, a hallmark of the regista role.…
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Tactical Analysis: Javier Aguirre’s Mallorca
Founded in 1916, Real Club Deportivo Mallorca had to wait until the 1990s for their time in the spotlight. The Balearic side reached the 1990/91 Copa del Rey Final, with Alfredo’s 111st-minute goal seeing Atlético Madrid prevail 1-0 at the Bernabéu. Between 1997 and 2003, Mallorca finished third in La Liga on two occasions, won…
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Brahim Díaz: The Swiss Army Knife of Attackers
Christian Bale, cinnamon, the Swiss Army Knife, Brahim Díaz: all known for their versatility. Wait, hold on. Brahim Díaz? That’s right. He might not have the public perception like the others, but his versatility across the front line has been key to Real Madrid’s La Liga title charge and Champions League run. However, it has…
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Pau Cubarsí: Barcelona’s Latest Homegrown Gem at the Back
Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on 22 January 2007 in Estanyol, a small town in Girona. A boy of 1.85 metres who is standing out in FC Barcelona. Cubarsí is a modern central defender, known for his leadership, good ball control and forcefulness in defensive actions. He began his formative years in football at FC…
