Real Madrid's injury issues mean it's time for youth academy to deliver. Will they?
Real Madrid has been one of the best teams in the sport for the past decade, but not much of that credit is due to its youth academy. Could "La Fabrica" be the saving grace during their injury crisis?
Will Vinicius Jr. rise above Ballon d'Or snub to be even better? The choice is his
A week after finishing second in the Ballon d'Or, Vinicius has two choices: succumb to the sting of near-victory, or rise above. Which will he choose?
Classy Casadó the real gem as Barça's academy stars humble Real Madrid
Marc Casadó is only 21 and has started just seven LaLiga games, but his performance in El Clásico showed a maturity beyond his first-team experience.
Barça's UCL chances hinge on making fewer stupid mistakes
Ahead of their home clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, Barcelona must learn from repeating mistakes which have cost them in the Champions League.
How Real Madrid and Spain are reviving the art of long-range shooting
For an art form that is allegedly dying out, long-distance goals have played a big part in Spanish football recently.
Why penalties in LaLiga are more chaotic than ever
The first few weeks of the European season have shown us the inconsistency and chaos that comes with penalties, and why there's no set formula for teams to solve them.
Shame on Diego Simeone for amplifying Madrid derby mess
Sunday's ugly scenes, with Atleti fans throwing objects at Madrid's goalkeeper, were bad enough, but Simeone's actions and words were even more irresponsible.
Barça need more Flick magic in light of Ter Stegen injury
Hansi Flick has been a magician in Barca's perfect start to 2024-25. He'll need to keep it up after Marc-Andre ter Stegen ruptured his patellar tendon.
Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?
Having turned to their youngsters in a moment of need, Barca have been repaid in brilliant fashion ahead of the club's first Champions League game of the season.
Real Sociedad face a painful season as long-term strategy will mean short-term pain
Real Sociedad are a team to admire for their savvy business and development of superstars for Spain, but this season promises to be a painful evolution.