COLUMN: The In-Betweeners – Sevilla FC’s Growing Pains and Struggles with Identity
Game one. 17th of August 2024: Garcia Pimienta’s first game as Sevilla coach. Sevilla go up within 25 minutes, away at his...
COLUMN: The Tactical Evolution of Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis
Estadio Benito Villamarin has long been a hallmark of Spanish stadium architecture, with its imposing walls of green enclosing some of La...
COLUMN: Real Madrid’s Fling with Rock ‘n’ Roll
I believe it is true that the concept of ‘tempo’ with regards to football analysis walks the tightrope between being tangible, and...
COLUMN: Static and Dynamic Advantages – Understanding Equilibrium through Atletico Madrid and Barcelona losses
The Dynamic Game Hansi Flick’s explosive start to the season with FC Barcelona has created a significant shake-up in La Liga’s perception...
COLUMN: Squad Tetris – New Foundations at La Ceramica, Marcelino Garcia Toral and Villarreal
In 2024, the market says flow more than it says freeze, and teams must be ready to change themselves in small or...
COLUMN: Celta Vigo and a New Meta for Underdogs in Spain
There’s been a slight patch of turbulence at the start of this season in La Liga. Some of the teams that constitute...
