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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Go on, try and predict LaLiga...as Real Madrid crash and burn at Eibar! Matchday 13 recap
November 27, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBEvery week, you think you've got LaLiga figured out and then something else happens to completely ruin your logic. This time it was Real Madrid losing 3-0 at Eibar, having seemingly found their feet under new head coach Santi Solari in recent weeks. Meanwhile Barcelona couldn't win either - in fact, they needed a very late equaliser from Ousmane Dembélé to get a point at Atlético. All of that meant Sevilla are now top after beating Real Valladolid 1-0. But elsewhere there were other surpri...
Spain miss out on Final Four! Also focus on under-21s, the women's Clásico and Atleti v Barcelona preview!
November 20, 2018 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe have a bumper edition of the minipod this week...so maybe it's a maxipod? Or a gigapod?! David Garrido, Paco Polit and Román de Arquer are involved in this one and first up, we cover Spain who lost to Croatia to stop them reaching the Final Four in the UEFA Nations League, but then beat Bosnia in a friendly to round off 2018 - we dissect those matches and discuss how it's gone far under Luis Enrique and what the prospects are now for La Roja going forward. Then in part 2 it's on Spain's ...
Barça LOSE at home, Madrid stick with Solari, Atleti & Sevilla comeback kings, but Celta SACK their coach!
November 13, 2018 12:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBLaLiga continues to throw up surprise after surprise, and this week it came primarily with Barcelona losing a 7-goal thriller against Real Betis at the Camp Nou - it's their first home defeat in the league since September 2016. We discuss how and why it's happened, with the chasing pack reducing the gap to just 1 point as all of Atlético Madrid, Sevilla & Alavés came from behind to win. The other big stories came at Balaídos in Galicia, where Real Madrid won 4-2 against Celta Vigo, making s...
Barcelona & Real Madrid ALMOST embarrassed, white hankies out for Valencia, but bonkers Betis are BACK - LaLiga Matchday 11 recap
November 06, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMatchday 11 in LaLiga was about late goals...we had 10 of them in the 80th minute or later spread across the games...and Barcelona needed to score 2 in the last 5 minutes to snatch the win at Rayo Vallecano - Luis Suárez continuing his scoring streak to rescue Barça in the absence of Lionel Messi. Real Madrid also scored twice late on to beat Real Valladolid. It wasn't a great weekend for the chasing pack - Atlético Madrid and Sevilla held away from home, Alavés lost at Eibar, but Espanyol ...
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid, Lopetegui sacked! LaLiga matchday 10 recap - Clásico Special
October 30, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThere might have been no Messi and no Ronaldo, but Clásicos NEVER lack drama and Sunday's match at the Camp Nou was no different. Barcelona's 5-1 victory at home to Real Madrid sent them back to the top of the table, and in the process ended Julen Lopetegui's reign as Madrid head coach. We discuss the big talking points in the game, why it's gone wrong for Los Blancos under the ex-Spain boss, and who Madrid should get in long-term to replace Lopetegui. We also take you through the rest of M...
Barcelona top but Messi misses El Clásico! Real Madrid lose again, will Lopetegui get the sack? - Matchday 9 round-up
October 23, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBYou could almost hear a pin drop as Lionel Messi was down receiving treatment after falling awkwardly on his arm...and despite already inspiring Barcelona towards victory at home to Sevilla on LaLiga Matchday 9, he will now be out for 3 weeks, meaning he'll miss El Clásico next Sunday. In this minipod, we discuss that with one of our squad members based in Barcelona, plus how Barça cope without Messi...while Real Madrid continue to stagger and stumble with a home defeat to Levante, heaping ...
England reign in Spain...just! Plus U21 & U19 focus, and LaLiga returns soon!
October 16, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's another international special on the La Liga Lowdown minipod, as we recap Spain's 2 matches over the international break - a shock 3-2 loss to England in Seville in the UEFA Nations League as they suffered their first competitive home defeat in 15 years and 39 games, which came off the back of a 4-1 victory over Wales in a friendly in Cardiff last Thursday. David Garrido takes you through the big talking points from both games, with the help of Román de Arquer in Barcelona and Euan McT...
Madrid in crisis, Barcelona held again, Sevilla go top! It's all happening in LaLiga - Matchday 8 recap!
October 09, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBYou'd never believe it, but Barcelona and Real Madrid aren't having it their own way in LaLiga - not by a long shot. For starters, they've both failed to win for a 3rd matchday in a row, and Sevilla are the team who've taken advantage to go top of the table, with Atlético Madrid well in the mix 1 point behind. In this La Liga Lowdown matchday 8 minipod, we discuss how and why Madrid went down 1-0 at Alavés and what is going wrong there, while Barcelona could only draw at Valencia which mea...
It's keepers on top in the Madrid derby, Barcelona fail to win again but Valencia finally do, and Sevilla score for fun - LaLiga Matchday 7 recap!
October 02, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBLook at that LaLiga table. 6 points covering the top half after 7 games, which just goes to show that The Big 3 don't always have things their own way. In fact, none of them won in this latest round of fixtures, with leaders Barcelona held at home by Athletic Club which means they've taken only 2 out of the last 9 points on offer. What's going on there? Real Madrid and Atlético drew an entertaining derby at the Bernabéu, with Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak excelling. Elsewhere, Sevilla are...
Red Card Fiesta - as Barça drop points, Madrid & Atleti do enough, while Sevilla smash Levante for 6! Matchday 5 Re-Cap
September 24, 2018 08:38 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBLaLiga was back to its usual crazy self this weekend, as there were goals galore and no fewer than 7 red cards spread over the 10 games on Matchday 5. One of them came at the Camp Nou, as Clément Lenglet was sent off and Barcelona were held to a 2-all draw by Catalan neighbours Girona - and Cristhian Stuani scored twice to be joint top-scorer in LaLiga with 5, alongside Lionel Messi. Real Madrid rotated and survived as they beat Espanyol 1-0 at home, while Atleti were fortunate and won 2-0 ...
Barça stay perfect, but Real Madrid & Atlético scrape draws while Sevilla suffer a shocker - Matchday 4 in LaLiga
September 18, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThere's now just the one team with a 100% record in LaLiga, and that's Barcelona - not that they had it all their own way, having to come from behind to beat Real Sociedad in their newly refurbished stadium...but at least they won. Both Real Madrid and Atlético had to settle for draws against Basque opposition - Madrid frustrated by an Athletic Club inspired by young keeper Unai Simón, while Eibar goalie Marko Dmitrovic was the man who stopped Atleti at the Wanda Metropolitano - it leaves D...
Spain shine at Wembley, thanks to Saúl, Rodrigo & Luis Enrique - International Break Extended Edition!
September 10, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week there's no LaLiga, so we're focusing on the Spain national team as David Garrido is joined by Alex Jonson and Euan McTear to discuss their 2-1 win over England at Wembley. David, Alex and Euan go through all the talking points, including what's different about this side under Luis Enrique compared to the one who failed at the World Cup, why Saúl is so pivotal, and which other players impressed as Spain begin their UEFA Nations League campaign. We also look ahead to the Croatia ga...
A Barça-bashing, brilliant Benzema and Betis brag - a frantic Matchday 3 in LaLiga!
September 04, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBShock horror, we now have Barcelona and Real Madrid as the only 2 teams with 100% records in LaLiga after 3 rounds of games, and both flexed their muscles this weekend. Madrid are getting into their new style under Julen Lopetegui, beating Leganés 4-1 at the Bernabéu, while Barcelona doubled that scoreline, demolishing newboys Huesca 8-2. There was a shock elsewhere, as Atlético Madrid had a real off day and lost at Celta Vigo, and the 2 big derbies in Spain ended Real Betis 1-0 Sevilla an...
Matchday 2 - pitch farce for Barça, Madrid "four" the title, Leganés and Huesca comeback kings!
August 28, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWe had it all in the second round of games in LaLiga! Barcelona were involved in the big controversy, playing on a terrible pitch at Real Valladolid as they won 1-0 away - and it's gone right to the very top. Real Madrid put 4 past Girona, but had to come from behind to do it. Talking of comebacks, 2 of the feel-good stories of the weekend - Leganés fighting back from 2 down against Real Sociedad on Friday night, while Huesca did likewise to Athletic Club on Monday night at San Mamés. Both ...
Matchday 1 - magic Messi, brilliant Bale, historic Huesca, Mestalla stunner. LaLiga is GO!
August 21, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWhat a weekend to get us underway in LaLiga! Where do we begin? The Big 2 won at home thanks to their talismen - Messi for Barcelona, Bale for Real Madrid...and what a belter at Mestalla on Monday night as Valencia and Atlético drew 1-1 - LaLiga has got off to an explosive start, with the stars delivering. And there were some super debuts - Huesca won their first game ever in Spain's top division away to Eibar, while André Silva scored a hat-trick against Rayo Vallecano, having joined Sevil...
2018-19 Season Preview: 3-horse title race? Can Betis be brilliant again? Are the newboys doomed for the drop?
August 14, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 38.7 MBLaLiga is well and truly BACK this weekend - have you missed it? So have we. In this preview edition, we look at how Real Madrid will cope in the post-Zidane, post-Ronaldo era, whether Barcelona can fit in their Brazilians and how Atlético Madrid can challenge once again. There's also that bunch of teams scrambling for the European places - expect Valencia to be there again, but can Villarreal and Real Betis make good on their summer signings, and what about 2 letdowns from last season, At...
13: Adiós Andrés, Farewell Fernando...plus Matchday 38 recap and EXCLUSIVE interview with John Guidetti
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe curtain falls on the 2017-18 LaLiga season, and also on some big names at their current clubs - Andrés Iniesta at Barcelona, Fernando Torres at Atlético Madrid and Xabi Prieto at Real Sociedad. We focus on those farewells and take a broader look at how various clubs have fared this campaign after Matchday 38, plus there's a sneaky snippet of our exclusive interview with Alavés and Sweden striker John Guidetti which you can see on our YouTube channel on Wednesday and Thursday this week. ...
12: Barcelona are beaten in 9-goal thriller! Madrid hit Celta for 6, Betis & Sevilla in derby draw...
May 14, 2018 12:10 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBAfter getting through El Clásico the weekend before, Barcelona fell at the penultimate hurdle in their quest for LaLiga invincibility this season - it was a thrilling game at Levante's Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, where the home side just about held on to win 5-4 after surviving a second-half comeback from Barça, who finally lose their unbeaten league record. It had been 36 games this campaign, and in fact 43 in total. Real Madrid intensified their preparations for the Champions League fina...
11: El CLASH-ico recap as Barca stay unbeaten but ref takes centre stage, Atleti lose at home, Valencia return to Champions League
May 07, 2018 11:40 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBEl Clásico was another enthralling affair and we take a look back at it in depth and detail as 10-man Barcelona drew 2-2 with Real Madrid to keep alive their hopes of completing an unbeaten LaLiga season. Plenty to discuss here, including the refereeing decisions of Alejandro Hernández Hernández - cards and fouls given and not given... Elsewhere, Atlético Madrid conceded and lost at home to Espanyol but then they did field a severely weakened side as they turn their full attentions to the ...
10: BARCELONA SPECIAL - EXTENDED EDITION! Title-winners & Iniesta departure, while Montella leaves, Deportivo descend and Levante are safe...
April 30, 2018 12:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this extended edition of the La Liga Lowdown minipod, Diego Lorijn steps into the hosting hotseat...as it's a Barcelona Special! Our resident cule is joined by fellow LLL-ers Alex Jonson and Euan McTear, as they take us through Barca clinching the title with a 4-2 victory at El Riazor, with Lionel Messi fittingly scoring a hat-trick. It means that Ernesto Valverde's side have won the league with three games to spare, and add that title to their Copa del Rey success in a domestic double ...
9: The Wanda of Iniesta, Las Palmas sink, Espanyol change coach...and Getafe for Europe?!
April 23, 2018 11:03 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB"Don Andrés Iniesta" - that was one of your "3-Word Verdicts" in honour of the Barcelona captain after he scored in the Copa del Rey final to lift the trophy at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night. We discuss the start of his farewell from Spanish football, but also what the 5-0 defeat means for Sevilla head coach Vincenzo Montella. In LaLiga, we wave goodbye to Las Palmas whose relegation was confirmed in disastrous fashion - losing 4-0 at home to Alavés. Deportivo are almost down to...
8: Barca break records, Betis bang in form, Depor aren't dead, golazos galore!
April 16, 2018 12:07 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat a weekend it was in LaLiga on Matchday 32, and congratulations to FC Barcelona who set a new record of 39 matches unbeaten in Spain's top division - some achievement from Ernesto Valverde's side. That's after a 2-1 victory over Valencia - Diego casts his expert eye over both teams' performances, while the Madrid sides also won. There were some entertaining games as the fight for Europa League football next season goes on - Real Betis' winning streak continues, while Sevilla and Villar...
7: Derby draw, matchball for Messi & Iago Aspas, but poor Las Palmas...
April 09, 2018 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTwo pivotal results could have settled two outstanding issues in LaLiga - at opposite ends of the LaLiga table. Barcelona are now totally champions in waiting after nearest challengers Atlético Madrid drew a pulsating derby 1-1 away to Real Madrid, who could and should have won. Barça's 3-1 victory over Leganés means they edge yet closer to an invincible league season, but could they slip up somewhere? Diego looks at that, Euan gives both Madrid teams his report card, while they're split ...
6: Messi saves Barcelona, Málaga finally win and Machín speaks exclusively to LLL!
April 02, 2018 13:16 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBreathless. Pulsating. Frenetic. Dramatic. Unbelievable. Although could could believe it - Barcelona scoring twice in the last 3 minutes to get a point at Sevilla, Lionel Messi with the equaliser. That was the headline game on Matchday 30 in LaLiga, as Barça kept their unbeaten run alive, while the 3 teams immediately below them all won and kept a clean sheet too. But it'll take many more slip-ups for Ernesto Valverde's men to give up the title they have in their grasp… Málaga won for the...
5: Spain entertain: Iniesta fiesta, Isco disco...plus nationalities and loyalties
March 26, 2018 06:14 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBLLL goes on the road as David visits Diego in Barcelona to discuss the Spain national team’s performance in Düsseldorf, as they drew 1-1 with world champions Germany. This is a feature-length episode of just over half an hour, and among the main talking points are: Iniesta: his passing, his career, his future, his winery! Isco shines, and the midfield make-up overall is Rodrigo now Spain’s first-choice “striker”? having two world-class keepers on show what is it like having two teams ...
4: Ronaldo goes goal-crazy, Atlético let it slip, Barça win again...
March 19, 2018 13:31 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe action's been relentless as we head into the international break, with some pivotal results at the top and bottom of the LaLiga table. Real Madrid 6-3 Girona was the crazy game of Matchday 29, and now the champions have Atlético in their sights as they dropped 3 points away to Villarreal, and Barcelona have one hand on the trophy after beating Athletic Bilbao to go all of ELEVEN points clear at the top. Crucial games at the bottom too, with Deportivo and Las Palmas still in the relegat...
3: Ronaldo, Griezmann and Dembélé star, while it's lift-off for Levante!
March 12, 2018 12:36 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this edition of the minipod, we hear from Barcelona fans preparing themselves for their Champions League showdown with Chelsea on Wednesday, plus Atlético Madrid win big again, but they need Barça to slip up to have any chance in the title race. Instead, their supporters tell us their priority this season - is it LaLiga or Europa League? Paco Polit runs the rule over Sevilla v Valencia, and gives both teams marks out of 10, as Los Che close in on a return to Europe's top table for next ...
2: Title race over? Plus, Luis Garcia exclusive #LLL interview
March 05, 2018 15:02 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB8 points. That's now Barcelona's lead in LaLiga after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 - so has Lionel Messi called time in the title race? He scored his 600th goal during the game, yet another milestone... Real Madrid and Valencia continue to give chase with decent wins, and props to Girona for getting giddy and hitting the heights of 7th place! Towards the bottom, we check in on Levante with Paco López now replacing Juan Muñiz for the rest of the season, plus we have part 2 of our exclusive...
1: La Liga Lowdown - Trailer
February 28, 2018 20:13 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBHello everyone, We're just launching La Liga Lowdown, a new content hub on Spanish football in English, so we'd thought we'd give you a little taste of what we're all about. This is just a trailer episode to get us going, but we'll have our first full minipod on Monday 5th March, on a weekly basis. In the meantime, check out our Twitter (@LaLigaLowdown) and we'll also be kicking off our YouTube content over the next few days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.