Louis Bent

Analysis: How Leganes and Borja Jimenez are defying the odds to compete in La Liga
When Leganes were promoted to La Liga at the end of last season, there was little to suggest they would have the...

Analysis: The tactics behind Las Palmas’ upturn in form under Diego Martinez
Diego Martinez arrived at Las Palmas in October 2024 with a mission on his hands. The Islanders were marooned at the base...

La Liga Team of the Season 2024/25 – The story so far
When at its best, La Liga can throw up the most entertaining of seasons, and on evidence thus far, 2024/25 appears to...

A golden era: How Spain’s centre-back succession has them set for the years to come
For club sides, planning a line of progression for players in each position is a tricky, yet intrinsically controlled task that can...

ANALYSIS: Some risks are worth taking – Claudio Giraldez at Celta Vigo is testimony to that
Taking a gamble on an inexperienced manager whilst precariously hovering above the relegation zone isn’t for everyone and very seldom works out...