The only thing predictable about La Liga this season is its unpredictability. Last weekend, Real Madrid suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Eibar. Two weeks before that, Barcelona were beaten at home by Real Betis. Just six points separate the top seven teams in the table and with 13 games played, it’s Sevilla who sit at the top of the pile. Pablo Machin’s side…
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One should always be wary of the comparison of leagues. There are simply too many factors, too many cultural and underlying elements, for any great parallels to be drawn, and yet comparison is sometimes irresistible when leagues like the Premier League proclaim themselves to be the best, the most competitive in the footballing world. Indeed, it’s from this jumping off point that the rest…
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