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Diego Simeone’s Tactical Mastery: The Evolution of Atletico Madrid
Basking in the glory of a tactically supreme derby victory over fierce rivals Real Madrid, Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid are recognising their pre-season designation as domestic and European contenders. For many, this may come as a surprise, but for supporters of the Spanish game – it is anything but. Following Sunday’s 3-1 victory at the…
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The Never-Ending Tale of Valencia’s Woes
The start of another season in Valencia always seems to carry a haunting sense of familiarity. What might have startled some three or four years ago does not even evoke shrugs nowadays. The reason is Peter Lim. Everything related to his management of Valencia has been overflogged, but he still manages to give everyone new…
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La Revolució: Under the Skin of Diego Martínez’s Biggest Challenge at Espanyol
The marvellous minority. It is the moniker that has embodied Espanyol for most of its existence. More recently, it’s the term the club took to using for their marketing campaigns, and it’s in the very stone of their identity. The phrase itself acknowledges the ‘other’; the all-consuming presence of a despised rival. Four Copa…
