La Liga Lowdown
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 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
LaLiga Matchday 18 Recap: A wise old man and the gift of football
December 20, 2021 01:30 - 58 minutes - 1.15 GBAs the festive season gets underway, join us for all the fun and frolics of Matchday 18 in LaLiga where home wins were plentiful and goals almost guaranteed. Hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) unwrap all the early Christmas presents. In part one, Chris Lail (@ChrisLail) from the Monchi’s Men (@MonchisMen) pod joins us to evaluate Sevilla’s massive win against Atleti to keep Real Madrid honest in the title race. Ruairidh and Matt then cover the rest of the run...
LaLiga Matchday 17 Recap: Title race on life support
December 13, 2021 02:08 - 52 minutes - 1.13 GBMatchday 17 in LaLiga featured an electric Sunday line-up and it didn't disappoint - unless you're from the Colchonero persuasion. Join hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) as they wade through another chapter in Spain's best drama. In the first half of the show, there's a deep dive on the Madrid derby with Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy) - in which we conclude that there is not a lot of league left. Fortunately, it's still complete mayhem below los blancos. ...
LaLiga Matchday 16 Recap: Writing the wrong kind of history
December 06, 2021 00:55 - 52 minutes - 1.12 GBAnother LaLiga Matchday draws to a close and this one came with consequences. Join hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) as they untangle all of the stories and delve into some unwanted numbers. The first half of the show features a first defeat for Barcelona manager Xavi - but not before giving Real Betis credit for beating them. Then Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) breaks down the Xavi effect after four games - with perennial nightmare Bayern Munich on the horiz...
LaLiga Matchday 15 Recap: Vini sends Real Madrid clear as Villarreal pay the penalty
November 29, 2021 01:23 - 49 minutes - 1.07 GBAs the winter chill begins to take hold, the action and drama in LaLiga continues to keep us all warm. Join Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) as they recap Matchday 15 in all its glory. Real Madrid left it late but beat title rivals Sevilla in the Sunday night partidazo to move four points clear at the top. We ask: can anyone catch them? We then turn our attention to the action in Villarreal's game with Barcelona, hearing from pod debutant Louis Scattergood (@BroL...
LaLiga Matchday 14 Recap: Xavi's back, but so are Real Madrid
November 22, 2021 01:27 - 48 minutes - 1.04 GBNever a quiet weekend in LaLiga and Matchday 14 was no different. As we welcomed a new manager into the fray, another one departs us and hosts Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) were on hand to break it all down. Beginning with the debut, the pod went straight to Camp Nou to get the thoughts of Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) on Xavi Hernández's Barcelona. Above them are Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atlético Madrid - all of which go under the microscope with a view to...
LaLiga Matchday 13 Recap: Bedlam at Balaídos, mayhem at Mestalla
November 08, 2021 01:23 - 46 minutes - 1020 MBLaLiga once again lived up to its new-found reputation of late goals, with the Matchday 13 drama unfolding in cinematic fashion. Hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) are back again to make sense of the breathless action. After a quick recap of the results, Ian Morris (@CeltaUSA) joins to share his joy after another Balaídos classic between Celta Vigo and Barcelona. Matt and Ruairidh then dig into Atleti's trip to Valencia - where they looked eerily similar to B...
LaLiga Matchday 12 Recap: Raining partidazos with horror twists
November 01, 2021 00:58 - 47 minutes - 1.02 GBMatchday 12 came hot off the heels of Matchday 11 and similarly, there were great games, shocks and some fantastic moments. Your host Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) reviews it all with Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow). The Sunday night partidazo lived up to that billing and the only place to start was at a raucous Reale Arena - Beñat Gutiérrez (@beinatguti) was present to give his derby day verdict. Sam and Ruairidh then discuss Barcelona's home draw with Alavés, which isn't even news, before r...
LaLiga Matchday 11 Recap: Koeman gets the chop as La Real stay on top
October 29, 2021 00:49 - 56 minutes - 1.11 GBHot on the heels of Matchday 10, LaLiga returned with a pulsating set of matches in midweek for round 11, so settle down in the company of hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Matt Clark (MattClark_08) for this bumper episode. The headline news is the sacking of Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman after their third league defeat of the season at Rayo Vallecano. That is the biggest story in town, and therefore we start there, in the form an in-depth discussion in the company of Román De Ar...
LaLiga Matchday 10 Recap: Madrid win the Clásico as goals flow again in LaLiga
October 25, 2021 01:19 - 44 minutes - 967 MBMatchday 10 of LaLiga was bursting with entertainment, drama and…goals – lots of them! With so much action to get through, dive straight in and join hosts Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Matt Clark (@MattClark_08). We begin at Camp Nou where El Clásico entered a new era, but the result was an all too familiar one, as Real Madrid took the victory once again. Matt and Sam – who was at the game live – dissect the game at length with aficionados Román De Arquer (@aeroslavee) and Has Karim (@T...
LaLiga Matchday 9 Recap: Basque Brilliance as La Real Lead the Way
October 17, 2021 23:31 - 45 minutes - 990 MBLaLiga Matchday 9 was another adulterated version with just six matches taking place over the weekend, but that just means the analysis was all the more detailed. Join hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) as they break it down. Starting with the Sunday night partidazo, Barcelona got a much needed win over Valencia and despite Ansu Fati, there are still reasons for pessimism. Following that, we speak to Thom Harris (@ThomHarris_) about Villarreal's inability to ...
LaLiga Matchday 8 Recap: A weekend of surprises and Atlético Madrid
October 04, 2021 00:30 - 43 minutes - 966 MBLaLiga continues to bring the drama and the emotion to your footballing weekend. After a busy few weeks, hosts Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) cast their eyes over the surprise-filled round. The problems continue to mount for Barcelona as they suffered another defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano. Sam was there to witness it, while our resident Barça fan Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) shares his thoughts on the situation. We also hear from Espanyol expert Geoff G...
LaLiga Matchday 7 Recap: Return of the Kid
September 27, 2021 00:14 - 40 minutes - 809 MBLaLiga continues to be the best entertainment around on Sundays with another 15 goals in 5 games. Hosts Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) and Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) pick their way through that mayhem but not before unpacking a siesta-worthy effort from the title holders Atleti against bottom-dwelling Alavés. Attentions are then turned to Camp Nou, which threatened to be a gloomy affair but ended up a festival of celebration. Román de Arquer (Aeroslavee) analyses an increasingly rare happ...
LaLiga Matchday 6 Recap: The sack race heats up
September 24, 2021 00:57 - 43 minutes - 963 MBMore than one LaLiga coach is hanging onto their job by a thread after Matchday 6 in LaLiga in an action-packed midweek round of fixtures. Your hosts Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) cover all the action with insights from locals fans. Ronald Koeman's Barcelona drew two blanks in the space of four days, against Granada and Cádiz, while Real Madrid produced goals galore and Atlético left it late to find their shooting boots. Getafe fan Dom Tancock (@dorsetdom)...
LaLiga Matchday 5 Recap: Real Madrid go top as El Tigre returns
September 20, 2021 00:53 - 44 minutes - 972 MBThere's nothing worse than heartbreak and Matchday 5 in LaLiga was an affair riddled with it. Your hosts Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) are across the major talking points and several of the grounds. Real Madrid are nothing if not resilient and they left Valencia short-changed on Sunday night. Dramatic endings lead the discussion as Real Betis surrender in the 97th minute. The return of El Tigre, Radamel Falcao, came with a roar and Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdu...
LaLiga Matchday 4 Recap: Bats out of hell - the Bordalás era?
September 13, 2021 01:39 - 43 minutes - 872 MBLa Liga Lowdown returns after the international break to recap another dramatic weekend in the Spanish top flight. Valencia are flying, Real Madrid are back home and Atleti left it late again. Join hosts Matt Clark (MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) to tuck into the action as the table begins to take shape. We hear from expert Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) on Valencia's win at Osasuna and Levante's late woes against Rayo Vallecano. Plus, Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) enthuses o...
LaLiga Matchday 3 Recap: Nobody Is Perfect
August 30, 2021 02:19 - 44 minutes - 888 MBJust like Matchday 2, this weekend finished with a partidazo as Villarreal went to the Wanda and - nearly - came home with all three points. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) joins Ruairidh Barlow (RuriBarlow) to review a weekend of huff, puff and perplexed managers. One of those cradling his head in his hands was Unai Emery, Jamie Kemble (@Jamie Kemble) reflects on a bizarre evening in Madrid. Keith Farnan (@Keith_678) explains why the team everyone had dead and buried are breathing pretty comf...
LaLiga Matchday 2 Recap: Sensational Sunday Night
August 23, 2021 02:52 - 41 minutes - 902 MBLa Liga Lowdown returns to review Matchday 2 of the 2021/22 season, as Levante and Real Madrid served up a Sunday night classic! Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) is joined by Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) to analyse the results and the standout performances, including Atleti's win over Elche in front of fans at the Wanda Metropolitano. We hear from Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) who dissects Real Madrid’s roller-coaster draw with Levante, and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) also joins us to evaluate B...
LaLiga Matchday 1 Recap: Life after Lionel
August 16, 2021 00:58 - 47 minutes - 1.01 GBJoin La Liga Lowdown for our first matchday recap of the season, the first LaLiga matchday without Lionel Messi in almost 17 years. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) is joined by Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) to discuss all the action and the best performances. Special guests Domagoj Kostanjšak (@DKostanjsak), Paco Polit (@PacoPolitENG) and Ian Morris (@CeltaUSA) also join us to take a look at how Barcelona have adapted to life without Messi, José Bordalás' dramatic Valencia debut and Celta Vig...
La Liga Lowdown LaLiga 2021/22 Preview Part 2: The best of the rest, who will avoid the drop?
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 818 MBFollowing on from our preview of the top half of LaLiga, La Liga Lowdown returns with a preview of the other end of the table, analysing who will face a battle for safety and who could hope to push on from mid-table mediocrity. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) discuss and debate who will get dragged into the relegation fight. We hear from fans of two newly promoted sides as Matt speaks to Paul McGarraghy (@PaulMcGarraghy) about Real Mallorca and Sam Leveridge (@s...
LaLiga 2021/22 Preview Part 1: The title race is back, but not as we know it
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 788 MBLa Liga Lowdown is back for 2021/22! In our first pod for the season, Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) discuss a very different LaLiga after a turbulent summer. In this first part of our pre-season preview, we take a look at the top of the table. We hear from fans of Spanish football’s top three, as Sam talks to Atlético Madrid fan Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren), and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) catches up with Real Madrid obsessive Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) and a dev...
Matchday 38 recap: The one when Atlético Madrid are champions
May 24, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIt’s our final matchday recap podcast of the 2020/21 LaLiga season and we start by congratulating the champions Atlético Madrid. Ruairidh Barlow (@RuairidhBarlow) brings us the energetic commentary clips of the goals in Los Rojiblancos’ decisive victory in Valladolid, while we hear from Atleti fans Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) as they explain what this title means. We also hear about how Elche secured survival, with Elche fan Keith Farnan (@Keith_678) praising F...
The Story Of: Real Betis
May 22, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThis is the latest episode in our series looking at the history of every club in Spain’s top division. This time the focus is on Real Betis, one of the very best-supported clubs in Spain. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and recaps some of the club’s highlight moments, before Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) walk us through the club's history. Then, Andrew Miller (@AndrewMillerNBA) picks and discusses three all-time Real Betis legends, before David Whitworth (@DCWh1t...
Matchday 37: The one when Atleti kept the dream alive
May 17, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe penultimate round of the 2020/21 LaLiga season was one for the ages, as Atlético Madrid came from behind to defeat Osasuna and stay top of the standings. Host Euan McTear (@emctear) checks in on Atleti fan Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren), to see how he coped with all that drama, while Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) also offers the Real Madrid fan perspective after they won in Bilbao to keep the pressure on. Barcelona are now ruled out of the title race and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflects on...
The Story Of: Levante
May 15, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown club podcasts series, we tell the story of Levante and how they established themselves as a regular top-flight club. Euan McTear (@emctear) starts the podcast by looking back over some of the Granotas’ all-time highlights. Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) then provide the detail on the club's history. Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) picks three all-time Levante legends. Then, Pål Ødegård (@paalpot75) explains what a mat...
Matchday 36 recap: The one when Barcelona fell out of the race
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this recap episode of the midweek LaLiga Santander action, we start off by discussing Barcelona’s collapse against Levante and how that 3-3 draw came about, with host Euan McTear (@emctear) joined by Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to break down all the implications of it. We also discuss the two Madrid teams and their victories, with Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) reflecting on the way Atleti fans suffered through their win against Real Sociedad and with Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) happily ...
Matchday 35 recap: The one when nobody was happy
May 10, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’ve got a momentous LaLiga matchday to recap this Monday, as we had Barcelona vs Atlético and Real Madrid vs Sevilla on the same weekend. Both games were draws, leaving every side a little frustrated and unhappy. Joining host Euan McTear (@emctear) to discuss these matches, we’ve got Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) on the game at the Camp Nou and Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) on events at Valdebebas, including that dramatic penalty incident. In this episode, we also hear about the drama of the...
The Story Of: Real Valladolid
May 08, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club and, in this week's edition, it's time for the story of Real Valladolid. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts off by looking back at some of Real Valladolid’s many promotions into Spain’s top division. Then, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discuss the club's history, Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) picks three Real Valladolid legends and Pucel...
The Story Of: Real Valladolid
May 08, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club and, in this week's edition, it's time for the story of Real Valladolid. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts off by looking back at some of Real Valladolid’s many promotions into Spain’s top division. Then, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discuss the club's history, Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) picks three Real Valladolid legends and Pucel...
Matchday 34 recap: The one with the oaf
May 03, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe LaLiga title race really is heating up and we discuss the top three in this matchday recap, with Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) explaining his relief at the penalty miss that saw Atlético hold on to defeat Elche, with Emily Wilson (@wilson_emt) praising Éder Militão’s role in Real Madrid’s win over Osasuna and with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) going through the details of Barcelona’s victory over Valencia with host Euan McTear (@emctear). It’s not just the title race that we discuss, though. We ...
The Story Of: Getafe
May 01, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThis episode is the next in our series looking at every club in Spain’s top division. In this one, we tell the story of Getafe as Euan McTear (@emctear) looks at a few of their highlight moments and as Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) talk us through the club's history. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) then tells tales of three all-time Getafe legends, before Dom Tancock (@dorsetdom1905) explains what the matchday experience is like at the club and why they're worth...
Matchday 32 recap: The one with the extra minute
April 26, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe LaLiga title race is getting even tighter with each passing week and we start this episode off by discussing the teams at the top, with host Euan McTear (@emctear) reflecting on Atlético’s latest slip-up as they lost in Bilbao, with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) dissecting Barcelona’s win at Villarreal, with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) explaining the weird final minute in Sevilla’s win over Granada and with David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) giving his views after Real Madrid and Real Betis’ ...
The Story Of: Real Sociedad
April 23, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the latest episode of this La Liga Lowdown series, we tell the story of Real Sociedad from their origins to their 2019/20 Copa del Rey triumph. Euan McTear (@emctear) starts the podcast by looking back over some of the club's all-time highlights. Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) then provide the detail and anecdotes on the club's history. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) picks his three all-time La Real legends. Then, Phil Ball (@PhilBallTweets) explains what the fo...
Matchday 31 recap: The one when Osasuna are Super
April 23, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWe had midweek LaLiga action over Wednesday and Thursday, so there’s plenty to discuss in this special matchday recap. Ignasi Torné (@groundhopperbcn) explains Osasuna’s best run of form in almost a decade. Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) talks us through Alavés boss Javi Calleja’s win over his former club. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) reflects on Atlético Madrid’s win that keeps them top of the table. Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) revels in the feel good factor around Real Madrid’s victory in Cádiz...
Matchday 33 recap: The one where Barcelona have the perfect weekend
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt was a great weekend for Barcelona as they won the Copa del Rey and as Real Madrid dropped points in LaLiga. We discuss all of that in this recap of the weekend’s action, starting with Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) bringing the best commentary clips from the cup final and then with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) analysing the triumph and what it means to Barça fans. Then, Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) reveals his frustration at Real Madrid’s failure to defeat Getafe, while Gregor Chappelle (...
The Story Of: Villarreal
April 17, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club. In this week's episode, it's the story of Villarreal. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts the episode by looking at some of the European highlights this club has achieved. Then, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) talk us through the club's history, Alex Brotherton (@alex_brotherton) picks his top three Villarreal legends and then Villarreal...
Matchday 30 recap: The one with the rainy Clásico
April 12, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIt was Clásico weekend in LaLiga and that’s where we start this recap episode, with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) joining host Euan McTear (@emctear) to discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona and the major talking points from that game. Later, Rob Hextall (@robhextall) provides the lowdown on the coaching change that has taken place at Alavés, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) analyses Valencia’s comeback draw against Real Sociedad and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) breaks down the huge r...
The Story Of: Huesca
April 10, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe next episode in our La Liga Lowdown club podcasts series sees us tell the story of Huesca. We do so with host Euan McTear (@emctear) looking back at the club's promotions, before we hear more about the club's history from Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). We then have Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) discussing three club legends, before Cristian Serrano (@Cristiansv_) explains what the matchday experience is like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Matchday 29 recap: The one with last year’s Copa final
April 05, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis matchday recap episode actually starts off by focusing on the Copa del Rey action, as Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) rounds up the commentary clips and sounds from Real Sociedad’s victory in the final, before host Euan McTear (@emctear) speaks to long-time La Real fan Phil Ball (@PhilBallTweets) about what this triumph means. The troubling Mouctar Diakhaby incident is also discussed, with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) outlining what is known so far about the allegations of a racist insult tak...
The Story Of: Real Madrid
April 03, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club. In this latest episode, it's time to tell the story of Real Madrid. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts off by looking at some of the highlights from Los Blancos' many European Cup successes. Then, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) go through the capital city club's history. Next, Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) picks his three unique Real Madr...
The Story Of: Barcelona
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe next episode in our club podcasts series looks at FC Barcelona. Host Euan McTear (@emctear) starts the episode by recalling some of the Catalan club's greatest moments, before Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) talk through the team's history. There have been so many legends at Barça over the club's history and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) picks out three of them, explaining what makes this trio so special. Then, fan Kevin Williams (@kevvwill) reflects on what...
Matchday 28 recap: The one with the heroic goalkeepers
March 22, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis episode starts off with praise for the heroic goalkeepers of LaLiga, as host Euan McTear (@emctear) and Atleti fan and journalist Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Jan Oblak’s vital penalty save, before Alex Brotherton (@alex_brotherton) looks back at Bono’s equaliser at a corner kick for Sevilla, highlighting the best commentary clips of that moment. In part two, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) gushes over Barcelona’s 6-1 victory at Real Sociedad. Beñat Gutiérrez (@beinatguti), meanwhile,...
The Story Of: Valencia
March 20, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode is the next in our series looking at every club in Spain’s top division. This time the focus is on one of Spain’s oldest and most successful clubs - Valencia. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and recaps some of Valencia’s most glorious moments, before Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) walk us through the club's history. Then, Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) names three all-time Valencia legends, before Armando Lopez Espinal (@aeCF41) explains what makes a m...
Matchday 27 recap: The one with all the derbies
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIt was a weekend of derbies in Spain this matchday, so we start this week’s episode by discussing the Valencian derby between Levante and Valencia with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and the Seville derby between Sevilla and Real Betis with Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely). In part two of this week’s episode, attention turns to the title race and Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) praises Benzema’s efforts in Real Madrid’s come-from-behind victory over Elche. We also hear from Eibar fan Jonathan Fritsch (@F...
The Story Of: Alavés
March 13, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club. In this latest episode, it's time to tell the story of Alavés. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts the episode by looking at some of the highlights and finals that the Basque side have reached. Then, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) go through the club's history, Andrew Miller (@AndrewMillerNBA) picks his top three Alavés legends and long...
Matchday 26 recap: The one when Barcelona won the Madrid derby
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBMatchday 26 was a huge one in the LaLiga title race, as Atlético and Real Madrid drew 1-1 in the Madrid derby. That’s a result that could benefit Barcelona more than anyone and host Euan McTear (@emctear) goes over the ins and outs of the draw with Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo). Barcelona, meanwhile, defeated Osasuna 2-0 away from home and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) picks out the best commentary clips from that game. There was another derby this weekend too, as Valencia produced a 2-1 comeba...
The Story Of: Cádiz
March 06, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is the next episode in our series looking at every club in Spain’s top division. This time we tell the story of Cádiz CF. Host Euan McTear (@emctear) recalls a few of the club's highlights, before Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) talk through the club's history. Alex Brotherton (@alex_brotherton) picks three all-time Cádiz legends, including Mágico González of course. Then, fan Juan Osorio (@juanosoVI) explains what the matchday experience is like in Cádiz. ...
Matchday 25 recap: The one with the Copa semi prequels
March 01, 2021 01:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMatchday 25 was one of blockbuster matchups in LaLiga, as Atlético defeated Villarreal 2-0 on the road and as Barcelona won by the same scoreline at Sevilla. Host Euan McTear (@emctear) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discuss Barça’s win and wonder what it means for when these two teams face each other again in their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg in midweek. Similarly, Beñat Gutiérrez (@beinatguti) joins the show to look back at Friday night’s Levante vs Athletic draw and to preview t...
The Story Of: Atlético Madrid
February 26, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode is the next in our series looking at every club in Spain’s top division. This time the focus is on one of the country's most successful clubs - Atlético Madrid. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and looks at a few of Atleti's most glorious moments, before Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) talk us through the club's history. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) then names three all-time Atleti legends, before Ricardo Menéndez (@rickyam) explains what the matchday ...
Matchday 24 recap: The one when Levante's backup goalkeeper couldn't be beaten
February 22, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis matchday recap starts off by discussing Dani Cárdenas and his excellent performance in Levante’s win at Atlético Madrid, a result that throws the title race wide open once again. Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) discusses the young goalkeeper with host Euan McTear (@emctear) in part one, while Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) recaps the emotion of Elche’s first league win since October. In part two, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflects on Barcelona’s latest setback and Hasan Karim (@TheHasKari...
The Story Of: Eibar
February 20, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club. This time around, we tell the story of Eibar. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts the episode by looking at some of the highlights from the tiny club's promotion and time in Spain's top division. Then, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) go through the club's history, Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) picks his three top Eibar legends and Unai E...