BLOG ESPANA: DAVID CARTLIDGE
David Cartlidge assesses Spain’s hopes of retaining their title at this summer’s European Under-21 Championships.
David Cartlidge looks at the surprising, or not so much, departure of Philippe Montanier from Real Sociedad.
Sevilla are set for a nervous summer transfer window. David Cartlidge explains why they will be eager to not pay too high a price in expected sales.
David Cartlidge looks at the mouth watering clash between Real Sociedad and Valencia, as more than just revenge is on the line - in fact, everything is.
David Cartlidge looks at how Barcelona’s central figure, Xavi Hernandez, is slowing down and suddenly his team are feeling the repercussions.
David Cartlidge looks at Barcelona’s Victor Valdes, who, often regarded as being in the background, is currently very much part of the foreground.
David Cartlidge looks at the endless stream of positional changes at Valencia, and dissects the negatives and positives of Ernesto Valverde moves.
David Cartlidge looks at Osasuna’s Kike Sola, the man getting the blood pumping again in Pamplona.
David Cartlidge looks at Real Madrid’s misfiring striker and asks, what's eating Karim Benzema?
Positives. There have been few for Athletic Bilbao to cling onto in the last few months, but David Cartlidge finds one in Aymeric Laporte’s new contract.
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