Tag La Liga

Who holds the record for the highest transfer fee among Spanish players?
Spanish clubs have etched their names into the annals of football history, not just with their stunning triumphs on the field, but with some of the most astonishing transfer fees…

Mailbag: The Resurgence of the Long Ball, Europe’s Top Finishers, and Can Man Utd Avoid a 13th-Place Finish?
We reached out for your inquiries regarding data and tactics concerning the 2024-25 season and beyond, and you certainly delivered. In this analysis, Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Thom Harris, and…

Athletes Affected by ACL Injuries
It is undoubtedly the most fearsome injury that haunts footballers and clubs alike. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears often spell disaster, requiring intricate surgeries and thrusting players into lengthy rehabilitation…

Valencia Parts Ways with Head Coach Baraja Amid La Liga Struggles
In a shocking turn of events, Valencia CF has parted ways with head coach Ruben Baraja after a dismal run of just two victories in 17 La Liga matches this…

TAFC: The Saga of Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone in La Liga; Also Featuring an EFL Player’s Controversial Shorts Incident
eScored FC is eScored’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello. All eyes have been on Barcelona and Real…

The Role of Substitutes in Atletico Madrid’s Remarkable 11-Game Winning Streak
Atletico Madrid has achieved an impressive streak of 11 consecutive victories — among which six are in La Liga — marking their finest performance since the fall of 2012. Diego…
Real Madrid Unveils Opponents for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final
Real Madrid will take on Mexican team Pachuca in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, scheduled for Wednesday evening in Qatar. and includes all six winners of the continental Champions…

Marcus Rashford’s transfer options, contract status and Man Utd’s position
“Next game, new week, new life,” was Ruben Amorim’s message to Marcus Rashford after dropping him from the squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby. And Rashford appears willing to take up…

European Super League relaunches as ‘Unify League’: What’s different – and will it work this time?
The company behind the controversial European Super League idea has tweaked its proposal once more, completely scrapping the original closed-shop format, in a bid to make it more attractive to…

Dani Olmo’s Barcelona registration dilemma and why he could leave for free in January
A new transfer window is near and Barcelona have their latest puzzle to solve with one of their star players: Dani Olmo. As things stand, the 26-year-old Spain attacking midfielder…

Dual Hat-Tricks in a Single Game
A single hat-trick in a football match is remarkable, while two in one game is an extraordinary occurrence, especially in today’s game. Matches in previous decades often boasted much larger…

