La Liga Lowdown
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsA brand new weekly mini-podcast bringing you the best in Spanish football, focusing on LaLiga, arguably the best league in the world. We'll tell you not just what happened, but how and why, using our extensive squad of reporters spread throughout Spain. We'll have big-name interviews with current and former players and managers from LaLiga, and we'll truly interact with our listeners, featuring them in our content, encouraging their comments and challenging them regularly. Follow us and chat with us on Twitter: twitter.com/LaLigaLowdown Watch our videos on YouTube: youtube.com/c/LaLigaLowdown Insight. Interviews. Interaction. In English. Spanish Football. Sorted.
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Episodes
The greatest love story in football: Champions League final review
June 03, 2024 05:15 - 29 minutes - 652 MBReal Madrid are champions of Europe again, for the 15th time. For the final pod of the season, Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review the game and assess the magnitude of this team's achievement. With more than double the number of titles as the next best club – Milan – Los Blancos continue to raise their own ceiling. This one is even more momentous, being the sixth in 11 years, matching the feat of the originals in the 1950s. One of those stars was Paco Ge...
(PART TWO) Champions and beautiful goodbyes: LaLiga Matchday 38 recap
May 27, 2024 00:47 - 29 minutes - 654 MBThe 2023-2024 LaLiga season is over! We have quite a few farewells to speak about in out last LaLiga Matchday recap: tears were shed, managers and players were tossed around by the squads, fans got emotional. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) bring you the lowdown on the ‘adiós’ by Toni Kroos, Javier Aguirre, Jagoba Arrasate… and, yes, Xavi Hernández, whose additional season at Barça’s helm came to an abrupt end a few days ago after getting rage-sacked by President J...
(PART ONE) Champions and beautiful goodbyes: LaLiga Matchday 38 recap
May 27, 2024 00:38 - 20 minutes - 450 MBThe 2023-2024 LaLiga season is over! We have quite a few farewells to speak about in out last LaLiga Matchday recap: tears were shed, managers and players were tossed around by the squads, fans got emotional. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) bring you the lowdown on the ‘adiós’ by Toni Kroos, Javier Aguirre, Jagoba Arrasate… and, yes, Xavi Hernández, whose additional season at Barça’s helm came to an abrupt end a few days ago after getting rage-sacked by President J...
Ánimo Cádiz as everything is decided: LaLiga matchday 37 recap
May 20, 2024 04:40 - 36 minutes - 806 MBThe penultimate Matchday in this LaLiga season ended up ultimately being the deciding one. Everything that was left to be settled was indeed confirmed on the 37th round. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) look back at it all, from Cádiz's familiar faults costing them their top-flight status, to a partidazo at La Cerámica, with Alexander Sørloth firing himself into the Pichichi lead. Elsewhere, there was a huge Europa League decider in Seville, but this one went t...
Jubilation and resignation: LaLiga Matchday 35 recap
May 12, 2024 23:03 - 35 minutes - 772 MBAnother one bites the dust. Matchday 35 saw Granada’s relegation confirmed before they had even kicked a ball in anger. Unfortunately for the Andalusians, Real Madrid were in no mood to show mercy as they handed out a 4-0 drubbing. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they review that one-sided affair and the rest of the weekend’s action. Cádiz continued their LaLiga survival fight with a crucial win, while Jon Guridi dented Girona’s runners-up hopes. Sergio Herrer...
Champions & Champions League: LaLiga Matchday 34 recap
May 06, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBMatchday 34 proved to be a momentous round of fixtures in LaLiga. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) review it all in this episode. Real Madrid's 36th league title was decided in Catalunya, after Girona beat Barça in a pulsating match at Montilivi. The home fans were celebrating too, as they secured Champions League qualification for the first time in their history. We salute the stars of both teams, the composure of Carlo Ancelotti and the magic of Míchel. Elsewhere Celt...
All but sealed: LaLiga Matchday 33 Recap
April 28, 2024 22:39 - 33 minutes - 743 MBMatt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review Matchday 33, starting with the battle for the 4th spot between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club, which favoured the home side. Lamentably, there were more incidents of racist abuse from the stands, this time directed at Nico Williams. He promptly scored and celebrated with real bravery and class. Real Madrid got the job done, with Carlo Ancelotti's rotations working to perfection, Girona are now just one win away from ...
Hey Jude, no hay Liga: LaLiga Matchday 32 recap podcast
April 21, 2024 22:39 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBJude Bellingham did it again. Scoring a stoppage-time winner in El Clásico. A goal which sealed a five-goal thriller and surely another league title for Los Blancos. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) reflect on this game and the rest of the action in LaLiga this weekend. There was goal-line controversy, golazos and much more to get stuck into. Atleti compounded a bad week by losing at Alavés, keeping Athletic in the hunt for fourth spot. Valencia lost to Betis, but ...
Atleti's weekend as Villarreal spoil Athletic's party: LaLiga Matchday 31 recap
April 14, 2024 23:28 - 30 minutes - 662 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they review Matchday 31 and preview the Champions League quarter-final second-leg fixtures. As always, we look at all the games, starting with Atleti's massive win against Girona, before keeping an eye on their upcoming return at Signal Iduna Park. Barça & Madrid both obtained routine 0-1 away wins, with João Félix and Aurélien Tchouaméni scoring beautiful goals. Betis finally snapped their bad streak, but another is ongo...
The Lions roar again: Copa del Rey Final review podcast
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBAthletic Club are Copa champions, 40 years later. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) to review a spectacular night in Seville. We congratulate Athletic and Mallorca for a thrilling approach to a final, laud the two coaches, and discuss the key players in the game. Ernesto Valverde has sealed his place in Athletic Club history, as has Iker Muniain and company. After the break, we react to Valencia's win over Granada and the race for 7th which has now opened up....
One step closer & singing in the rain: LaLiga Matchday 30 recap
March 31, 2024 22:56 - 35 minutes - 789 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they hop to it to discuss all the LaLiga action from the Easter weekend. We delve into an egg-citing game at Montilivi, where Cristhian Stuani delivered a sweet treat for the home faithful in a five-goal thriller. Real Madrid bounced past Athletic Club thanks to a Rodrygo brace, while Álvaro Valles chicks out early in Las Palmas’ defeat to Barcelona. Elsewhere, Jon Pacheco scores the decisive goal to leave La Real feeling hoppy,...
Euro blows and Almería win at last: LaLiga Matchday 29 Recap
March 18, 2024 05:23 - 32 minutes - 715 MBAs we head into the international break, it was an important Matchday for the sensations, clubs trying to jostle for position ahead of the final straight. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflect on another big weekend in LaLiga. Barça remain unbeaten on the road after taking all three points from the Metropolitano, just as they did 26 games ago back in January 2023. Of course João Félix had a part to play, but it was Robert Lewandowski who was the main man. M...
Homesick Atleti as Cádiz believe: LaLiga Matchday 28 recap
March 10, 2024 23:54 - 36 minutes - 809 MBIs this what winning feels like? Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they reflect on a weekend where Cádiz ended their long wait for a victory. First up, we discuss a five-goal thriller at the Benito Villamarín and another red card for Chimy Ávila. Attention then turns to Cádiz's surprise win over Atlético Madrid, reigniting the battle for survival and piling the pressure on Atleti and Diego Simeone. Real Sociedad showed great fight to beat Granada, while Real Madri...
Bells, whistles and blow-offs: LaLiga Matchday 27 recap
March 03, 2024 23:46 - 33 minutes - 726 MBThis season's "big 3" all dropped points in Matchday 27, and Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) are here to to tell you all about it. Starting with the controversy in Valencia, where the referee was the unfortunate protagonist of the night after blowing the final whistle just seconds before Jude Bellingham scored what could've been a match winner. They also cover Girona and Barça's missed chance to revive the title race, as well as Atlético's bounce-back from thei...
Luka's stunner ruins the Ramos return: LaLiga MD26 recap
February 26, 2024 00:18 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBMatchday 26 was a belter, and Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) are here to break it all down. Time waits for no man, and as one Real Madrid legend returned to his former home, another nearing the end of his time stole the show with a typically magical strike. Luka Modrić doesn't score many, but when he does they are spectacular. It needed to be to break down a stubborn Sevilla. Barça found things much easier for a change, easing past Getafe at Montjuïc, as they cli...
Five-star Atleti as Real stumble: LaLiga Matchday 25 recap
February 18, 2024 23:50 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBJust a week after we confidently declared that there is no league, Real Madrid stumble to recover the possibility that there actually might be a little bit of league. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) to review Matchday 25 in LaLiga. Real Madrid did extend their lead to six points, but Girona have the opportunity to cut that in half, should they win at San Mamés on Monday. A huge game just got even bigger. Atleti warmed up in style for their Italian job by putt...
Title hopes emphatically crushed: LaLiga Matchday 24 recap
February 11, 2024 23:45 - 36 minutes - 798 MBNo centre-backs, no problem. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they look back on a weekend where Real Madrid overcame a defensive injury crisis to smash Girona’s dreams of achieving their fairytale ending. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham played starring roles in the demolition job, moving Carlo Ancelotti’s side five points clear at the top. Elsewhere in Part One, we discuss another poor home result for Barcelona as they play out an entertaining 3-3 draw agains...
Late Llorente leveller: LaLiga Matchday 23 recap
February 05, 2024 00:01 - 34 minutes - 755 MB¿Hay Liga? To find out, join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@aeroslavee), who analyse all the weekend's fixtures and look back at some of the never-ending VAR controversy that overshadows Spanish football. First off is the Madrid derby, in which Marcos Llorente gave Los Blancos a taste of their own medicine with a very late equaliser. A goal that opens up LaLiga and gives Girona a massive shot next weekend at the Bernabéu. Matt and Román then talk about Girona's messy dra...
LaLiga MD22 Recap: Xavi bows out as top two keep on rolling
January 29, 2024 05:16 - 33 minutes - 740 MBThere's never a dull weekend in LaLiga. Especially not in Barcelona. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@aeroslavee) on the weekend in which Xavi pressed the quit button. Following weeks of discussion and a calamitous 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal, there were backroom discussions, a delayed press conference and then the bombshell. Xavi will leave at the end of the season. We spend most of Part One discussing the news, its timing, and how things fell apart so quickly f...
LaLiga MD21 Recap: Comebacks galore, kicking an underdog while they’re down
January 22, 2024 00:12 - 48 minutes - 708 MBMatchday 21 in La Liga was full of goals, controversy, comebacks and a sacking. Hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) are on hand to lament the underdog story that never was for Almería. Real Madrid managed what should have been a heroic comeback, against Almería of all sides, but three highly controversial VAR reviews even had some Madridistas feel raising their eyebrow. Paco explains how the circumstances were damaging to the La Liga product, but at the end of...
Supervini in the Supercopa as Bilbao bask with beaming Berenguer
January 14, 2024 23:12 - 32 minutes - 714 MBCatch up on all the latest in Spanish football with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). In Part One we delve into the the Spanish Supercopa final in which Real Madrid pounced first and last to celebrate their first title of 2024, while Xavi keeps digging his grave. Will he make it to the end of the season? How good was Vini Jr? How bad was Barcelona's defending? Can Real Madrid win all four trophies on offer this season? In Part Two we look at all the LaLiga action...
Copa del Nay and Spanish Supercup preview
January 08, 2024 05:55 - 34 minutes - 763 MBThe Copa del Rey saw the kings of Spanish football mix it with the anymen, but there was to be little in the way of success for the little guys. With 15 of the 16 sides going through decided, 14 of them are from La Liga. Hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Román de Arquer (@aeroslavee) discuss why. The new format has largely been regarded as a success over recent years, and the pros and cons are broken down after a largely uninspiring Round of 32. Alavés did cause one of the few upsets,...
Athletic on the rise as Sevilla fall further: LaLiga MD17 Recap
December 18, 2023 05:33 - 30 minutes - 678 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 17 in LaLiga as the Christmas countdown begins. For those hoping for a four-horse title race, hopes were dashed as both Barça and Atlético Madrid stumbled on the road. Xavi's side are now winless in three following their point at Mestalla, as the doubts and questions continue to mount. For Atleti, they simply couldn't cope with a rampant Athletic Club, spearheaded by the Williams brothers. We ask how Ernes...
LaLiga Matchday 16 Recap: The iconic Girona game, an iconic Girona team
December 11, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 871 MBThis might not be a vintage Barcelona, but this Girona side are just a little bit special. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) as they break down a brilliant weekend in La Liga. The first half of the show is dedicated to the first time ever that Girona have beaten Barcelona - and what a way to do it. Míchel's side showed Culers the football they've been desperate to see all season, and even if Barcelona had their chances, Paco explains why Girona were so ...
It had to be him: LaLiga Matchday 15 recap
December 04, 2023 00:08 - 31 minutes - 692 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) to review a significant weekend with a few surprise results. The weekend culminated with a heavyweight clash at Montjuïc as Barça took on Atleti knowing they could be effectively out of the title race had they lost. João Félix – on loan from Atleti – proved to be the match-winner, and how he enjoyed that. Iñaki Peña was also vital with a couple of superb saves to deny Diego Simeone's men. Athletic Club routed Rayo with both Wil...
Morales boosting and RIP El Tel: LaLiga Matchday 14 recap
November 26, 2023 23:50 - 33 minutes - 740 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they review Matchday 14, game by game. They look into the Marcelino - Morales connection that has brought Villarreal back to life, Umar Sadiq's glorious goal that saw Real Sociedad overpower Sevilla, Rodrygo recovering his best version, Rayo becoming Xavi's worst nightmare and Paco López's untimely departure, among all the other stories of the weekend. Is Antoine Griezmann the best player in the league? Were Sevilla wrong...
A hollow victory and season-changing international break
November 20, 2023 03:00 - 44 minutes - 985 MBSpain finish their European qualifying group top, with seven wins from eight, but there was nobody celebrating by the end of it. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) as they reflect on a sombre night for La Roja. Luis de la Fuente called it the most bitter victory he's ever experienced after Spain defeated Georgia 3-1, the only thing anyone was talking about was Gavi. The 19-year-old star came off before the half-hour mark with what is all-but-confirmed a ...
Familiar saviours as Marcelino set to return: LaLiga Matchday 13 recap
November 13, 2023 00:15 - 36 minutes - 794 MBThe culmination of Matchday 13 means we are a third of the way through the season, and there are plenty of things to make pre-season predictions look rather silly. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) review a goal-filled weekend which saw every team score, contributing to 3.66 goals per game, four comebacks from the top five, and familiar heroes coming to the rescue. The Seville Derby may not have been too high on quality, but the narratives stayed strong. All square ...
Unstoppable Girona as Madrid pair drop points: LaLiga Matchday 12 Recap
November 06, 2023 00:12 - 37 minutes - 825 MBGirona es líder and other phrases you might need if you're learning some Spanish football vocabulary. LaLiga delivered in a big way this weekend with all of the big three put through their paces, while La Liga's biggest storyline rolls on. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) as they gorge on a filling nine-course tasting menu. Part One begins at El Sadar where Míchel's side showed little apprehension about the difficulty of their task when they went down to Osa...
La Liga Matchday 11 Recap: Late show in 'El Clásico' & beyond
October 30, 2023 05:35 - 34 minutes - 754 MBEl Clásico didn't disappoint, with a late twist as the headline acts delivered and gave us plenty to discuss and debate. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they review the game in depth. Román was in attendance so shares his matchgoing experience, as well as wondering whether Real Madrid deserved to win, or Barça in fact let it slip. We talk tactics, substitutes, key players, and of course, a lot about Jude Bellingham. As always it seems. There is time fo...
La Liga Matchday 10 Recap: The Sergio Ramos adrenaline derby and the best debut yet?
October 23, 2023 03:00 - 40 minutes - 879 MBIt's hard to ask La Liga for much more this season. Despite one or two sour notes, La Liga is full of juice. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (pacopolitENG) as they react and assess the weekend's action, as La Liga continues it's entertaining start. Part one begins with the Sergio Ramos derby. Ramos had Real Madrid pulling faces, as Carlo Ancelotti turns to irony. Diego Alonso's Sevilla debut was interesting watch - Jude Bellingham has failed to score or assist in jus...
International break recap: Germany awaits as Spain qualify
October 15, 2023 23:31 - 34 minutes - 767 MBGuten Tag! Spain have qualified for Euro 2024 following back-to-back wins in this October window. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) discuss the two close encounters, beginning with Thursday night's win over Scotland in Seville. Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) - our Scot living in Spain - was at La Cartuja to witness the match, and shares his thoughts on the match and Luis de la Fuente's tenure so far. We examine the controversy surrounding Scott McTominay's disallowe...
LaLiga Matchday 9 Recap: The life of Bryan
October 09, 2023 00:24 - 49 minutes - 1.07 GBSome things in life are bad. But not LaLiga. Matchday 9 brought us a colossal amount of goals, drama and narratives. We've had records broken, comebacks, a new coach, a sacking and more. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) break it all down in this bumper pod before the international break kicks in again. We start with Zaragoza in Granada, not to confuse the geographers. Bryan is the revelation of the season, and in just 17 seconds, he made sure Barça knew about it....
LaLiga Matchday 8 Recap: Madrid on top as La Real Take the Derby
October 01, 2023 23:28 - 33 minutes - 742 MBMatchday 8 is in the books as we career through another round, full of goals, major clashes and one star giving us a preview of his night out. Join hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) as they round up the action and the major talking points. Part One begins in Catalonia - Girona naturally. Real Madrid returned to the top of the table in ruthless fashion, stomping all over Míchel and his magic full-backs. There was a surprise benching, and back down in Barcelon...
LaLiga Matchday 6 Recap: Real Madrid imperfect as Girona gol crazy
September 25, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 920 MBLa Liga enjoyed a goal-fest this weekend, as 35 goals flew in across 10 games. The Metropolitano saw four of them, but perhaps was the happiest of the lot as they slayed an unbeaten Real Madrid in relatively comfortable fashion. Carlo Ancelotti has some thinking to do, but it's a tough puzzle to solve, while perhaps Cholo Simeone can see a route towards a title challenge. Elsewhere, Las Palmas win story of the week - and their first game. In part 2 we're back at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Com...
La Liga Matchday 5 Recap: Shark attack and Valencia go to Guerra
September 18, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 805 MBLaLiga showed that it isn't just Spain that can bang in the goals, with nearly three a game over the weekend. A series of debuts provided talking points on their own, but hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) have some fascinating results to pick through as well. Part one kicks off in Barcelona, where Román was present to see Barcelona devour a depleted Real Betis, with some sensational debuts too. Are we looking at a change of approach from Barcelona? Atléti...
International break pod: The button of greatness
September 10, 2023 22:04 - 37 minutes - 817 MBIn the middle of the international break, there is no LaLiga but plenty of stories to dig into. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) do just that, including Spain's historic win in Tbilisi. Before the pod begins, Matt brings you up to date with the breaking bombshell that Luis Rubiales will resign from the RFEF and as UEFA vice-president. The news came on Piers Morgan's Uncensored show, just to add to the surrealism. To the main pod, and a magnificent seven for La Roja...
LaLiga Matchday 4 Review: Weathering the storm
September 03, 2023 23:32 - 36 minutes - 803 MBWhen it rains it pours. LaLiga continued its exciting start with several games seeing goal-fests, while others were slightly drier affairs. Join hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) as they pick through the wreckage. Part One begins with a breakdown of your weekly Jude Bellingham winner, but there's perhaps cloud on the horizon above the silver Santiago Bernabéu. Barcelona come out with all their teeth in tact after a trip to the dentist, but not their ear, and...
LaLiga Matchday 3 Review: From Rubi to diamonds
August 28, 2023 00:07 - 33 minutes - 741 MBJoin Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review a thrilling third round in LaLiga. We begin with an update on the scandal rocking Spanish football and discuss the future of now-suspended President Luis Rubiales. Happily, there was a lot of football to enjoy, with 27 goals in eight games. There were partidazos galore on Sunday, with young talent shining bright on an otherwise dark week for Spanish football. Lamine Yamal is only 16 but he is already being deci...
La Liga Matchday 2 and World Cup Review: Spain - Your World Champions
August 21, 2023 00:45 - 38 minutes - 846 MBJoin hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (@PacoPolitENG) for a celebratory podcast, as they look back on a momentous day for Spain, Spanish football, and women's football. Part one is exclusively dedicated to Spain ruling the world again, 13 years later. Overcoming England, La Roja dominated the game and were rewarded with the World Cup. We bring you on the ground accounts from the celebrations, look back on the game and look ahead to the future. Also a word on the tragic pos...
LaLiga Matchday 1 Review: Bordaball is back as brilliant Bellingham bosses Bilbao
August 14, 2023 00:29 - 34 minutes - 763 MBWelcome to a new season of LaLiga and the return of the La Liga Lowdown podcast. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) is joined by Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) for a review of the opening weekend which saw plenty of drama, dream debuts and dubious decisions. Plus, not a single home team won! We begin in the south of Madrid after a fiery stalemate between Getafe and defending champions Barcelona. Xavi saw red, and he wasn’t the only one in a game which saw 25 additional minutes played. Bordalás ball is ...
2022/23 Season Review
June 10, 2023 11:33 - 35 minutes - 779 MBJoin us for the last podcast of the season to review the 2022/23 LaLiga season. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) is joined by Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) for the storylines, the good and the bad. For ten long months, with an unprecedented World Cup in the middle, it has been a unique campaign. The title changed hands for the fourth time in a row, while we had a relegation battle for the ages. We discuss Barça's success, Real Madrid's difficulties, Atleti's impro...
LaLiga Matchday 38 Recap: A photo finish
June 05, 2023 02:24 - 50 minutes - 1.09 GBLaLiga came to a sudden end as all 20 teams signed off for the summer in heart-stopping fashion. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and a relieved Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) for the aftermath of a thrilling final day which saw us bid farewell to La Pucela and welcome Osasuna to Thursday night football. Part one deals with the second slate of games in the day, and the relegation battle, as six teams sweated into the final stages of Sunday evening. Ultimately, Ronaldo Nazário’s Real Val...
Magnificent Seven: Sevilla are champions again
June 01, 2023 00:55 - 34 minutes - 767 MBSevilla have done it again! After more than 150 minutes of brutal football in Budapest, in a game which traversed the end of May and the beginning of June, the Spanish side beat Roma on penalties to seal a record-extending seventh Europa League title. After all, nobody loves it like they do. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) review a dramatic and emotional final, breaking down the key moments and discussing methodical Mendi and the Machiavellian Mourinho. Perhaps...
LaLiga Matchday 37 Recap: Farewell Camp Nou, hello relegation drama
May 28, 2023 21:39 - 25 minutes - 566 MBWe have just one matchday left in LaLiga after another thrilling round of games - nine all at the same time, with so much on the line, was nearly too much for us. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they piece back together the penultimate round of La Liga action and all the consequences. There is nowhere else to start than the relegation battle, and with three different ties involving direct rivals, even three 0-0 draws would have been the height o...
LaLiga Matchday 36 Recap: There's life in seven of the dogs yet
May 26, 2023 00:36 - 37 minutes - 828 MBThe relegation battle continues to be the best white-knuckle thrill in Spain, so make sure you don't miss it. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Román de Arquer (@aeroslavee) as they look at some major results, and analyse more fall out from the racial abuse received by Vinícius Júnior. Real Valladolid and Espanyol kept their hopes of playing in La Liga alive with major results against the two best teams in the division in 2023 - it sets up a Sunday showdown for both. It's tight a...
LaLiga Matchday 35 Recap: Racism relegates football to background
May 22, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes - 841 MBLa Liga was back hot off the heels from a big week in Europe with a big week in the relegation battle, but one which like all of the football, fell into the background due to a very serious problem - racism. On Sunday evening Vinícius Júnior was racially abused by a Valencia fan, and some time later, ended up being sent off. It was the boiling point in a absurd and awful situation that has been bulding for some time. We give you an objective and correct timeline of events, and discuss the p...
European Review: Nobody loves it like Sevilla do
May 19, 2023 01:21 - 37 minutes - 825 MBNobody loves it like they do. After a phenomenal week of European entertainment, Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) come fresh off the back of another heroic victory in Andalusia to bring you all of the reaction and analysis you need. The entirety of part one is dedicated to the simply stupendous goings on in Nervión. An electric game, a swaying Sánchez Pizjuán, and another Europa League final. Sevilla dispatch Juventus, we break down the man behind that success, J...
LaLiga Matchday 34 Recap: Campeones and outrage, a truly LaLiga combination
May 15, 2023 03:36 - 35 minutes - 788 MBLaLiga has its third champions in the last three years, after Barcelona sliced through rivals Espanyol to secure the title, and write a sweet chapter in the club’s history. Hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Román de Arquer (@aeroslavee) are on hand to tell you how and why. In part one, we break down who the main culprits for the Blaugrana victory, and which were the key moments in ensuring that it was they that triumphed. Román closes out part one with a wish and a worry for the summe...
Bittersweet: European recap & Matchday 34 preview
May 11, 2023 23:50 - 34 minutes - 761 MBSummer is fast approaching and that means the season is reaching boiling point. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review all the midweek action and look ahead to an important Matchday in LaLiga. In the European competitions, Real Madrid and Sevilla both had to settle for 1-1 draws following two hugely entertaining and different first legs. In Madrid, City resisted the City pressure and managed to keep Erling Haaland quiet, but were unable to generate any advanta...