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Mikel Jauregizar is a miracle
The odds have always been stacked against Mikel Jauregizar. The fact that he is contributing significant minutes on one of the most in-form teams in…
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Pellegrini's Betis find their groove
Antony's arrival has helped to mark a before and after Real Betis, but he's not the only one putting the wind in their sails.
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Mirandés are not following the plan
Mirandés is not where legacies are cemented, it's where they begin but Alessio Lisci's side are currently writing themselves into the history books.
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Opening Dário Essugo's box of tricks
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Racing have Segunda in a stranglehold
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Juma Bah is LaLiga's great unknown
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Real Sociedad are struggling with their own equation
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Diego Simeone’s second wave is here
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Real Sociedad's post-Zubimendi plan begins to spin
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Real Sociedad are struggling with their own equation
Imanol Alguacil's side have thrived on the margins for a long time, but now find themselves on the wrong side of them.
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Juma Bah is LaLiga's great unknown
The 18-year-old defender has had little exposure to professional football, yet already looks to have captured the attention of clubs across Europe.
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Eder Sarabia's moment has come
Elche are the form side in Spain's second tier, and will test Sarabia's unique approach against giants Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
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The time is now for Rodrigo De Paul
In what is his fourth season at the club, the Argentinean's risk-reward approach to distribution has more of a function than ever for Atlético.
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Real Sociedad's post-Zubimendi plan begins to spin
Whether Martín Zubimendi stays or goes, La Real's preparation for the worst case scenario will pass through their academy.
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Diego Simeone’s second wave is here
With a helping hand from an increasingly important raft of substitutes, Atlético Madrid are looking like a true squad again.
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Racing have Segunda in a stranglehold
José Alberto's side look different to your typical league leader, but their unique identity is what's helping to sustain their position.
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How Real Sociedad stalled Barcelona
La Real made it a chaotic and rugged affair at the Reale Arena, leaving Hansi Flick's side looking as uncomfortable as they have all season.
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Opening Dário Essugo's box of tricks
The Portuguese midfielder was an under the radar signing in August, but has had an impact to rival those of a much higher profile.
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An analytical look at football in Spain, by Robbie Dunne & Jamie Kemp.
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