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Tactics: Atlético Madrid 4-0 Real Madrid

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Jordan Katz

Atlético Madrid dominated Real Madrid on their way to a massive 4-0 win at the Vicente Calderón today. The goals came from Tiago, Saul Ñiguez, Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandžukić. Let’s take a look at how Diego Simeone’s men triumphed–in emphatic … Continue reading →

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The Manager Who Asked Por Que

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Doctor Impossible

Jose Mourinho has a problem. Coming into this weekend’s showdown with second place Manchester City, he finds himself without Diego Costa, the Premier League’s leading scorer who was banned three games by the Football Association for his various transgressions in the … Continue reading →

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La Liga Data Table #1

Posted on December 4, 2014 by jerblaber

Thirteen rounds of La Liga 2014-15 have passed us by, and it’s been an explosive 13 rounds. Atlético’s quest to hang onto the league crown, Real Madrid’s unbridled dominance, Barcelona’s three world-class forwards trying to get along, Valencia’s resurgence, David … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Week 9

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jerblaber

It’s time for another edition of the Liga BBVA roundup! Lots to discuss from over the weekend, so let’s get started… – There’s only one place we can start this week, and that would be in Madrid…with Getafe 0-1 Atlético! … Continue reading →

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Is Luis Enrique Bad At Managing Big Games?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

If Paris was a warning, Madrid made it perfectly clear. Barcelona’s approach again left them vulnerable to sides that can attack them with speed and pace, and in Real Madrid, there is no one better at exploiting that. The big news … Continue reading →

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Every Day Is Zlatan Day Hangout #3: Champions League Matchday Three

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jerblaber

Here we are, folks, the third edition of the EDIZD Hangout, recorded Wednesday. Some notes: 1. If you haven’t watched one of these before: yes, this is normal hangout length. 2. I made a mistake when I said Atlético Madrid … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup, Week 7: A Statement of Intent

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

This La Liga season has been bonkers already: Cristiano Ronaldo is scoring everything, Barcelona have yet to concede a goal, and Eibar looks like the most impressive Basque club in the league. So what did we learn this week? Plenty. … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Weeks 5-6

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

Just like Diego Simeone, the roundup is back after an extended break. Don’t blame us, though. Blame the wonky schedule. There were a lot of games played over the last two weeks. Here are some of the highlights: Atletico Madrid … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Week 3

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jerblaber

-We begin this week’s La Liga roundup in–where else–Madrid, where defending champions Atlético defeated Real 2-1. Arda Turan came on for Gabi just after the hour and notched the winner 15 minutes later following a beautiful dummy by Raúl García. The victory … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup Week 2

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

It’s over. La Liga is done. Barcelona are champions. Wait, what? You mean the title isn’t decided yet? Welcome to another edition of the Liga roundup. Let’s recap the show. Real Soceidad 4 – Real Madrid 2: Carlo Ancelotti is … Continue reading →

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