After watching a potentially promising campaign fizzle out rather unceremoniously from mid-March onwards, it makes sense Steven Gerrard is bolstering his squad over the summer as they look to bridge a fairly feasible gap between themselves and the division’s top seven sides.
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Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema’s quick-fire brace sees Los Blancos prevail
Karim Benzema’s 14th and 15th goals of the La Liga season, bullish but devastating, ensured Carlo Ancelotti’s men returned to winning ways – leaving San Mames with a hard-fought three points vs. Athletic Bilbao, who created more chances but crucially lacked incisive execution against the league leaders. Heading into 2022, Real are eight points clear of Sevilla in second. Continue reading
Sevilla signing Alejandro Gomez has no regrets, ready for new challenges
After it was confirmed earlier this week that Atalanta captain Alejandro Gomez was joining La Liga side Sevilla – rather than another Serie A rival – in a cut-price deal worth up to £7m, comments aplenty have emerged about the move. Teammates, former boss Gian Piero Gasperini and Papu had their say as he prepares for another of Europe’s top five leagues.
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Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here
Antonio Conte hopes he can lead Inter Milan to their first major trophy for nine years on Friday, after watching them thump Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in an emphatic semi-final victory. Standing in their way are a side with serious pedigree in this competition, Sevilla. Having stunned Manchester United, Julen Lopetegui’s men are quietly confident of victory themselves… Continue reading
Europa League SF preview: Sevilla vs Manchester United – Anything can happen
90 minutes separate Sevilla and Manchester United from this summer’s Europa League Final. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are perhaps viewed as favourites to ultimately prevail here – but as Wolves, Roma and more can attest, Julen Lopetegui’s men will prove a stern test against an unpredictable United side. Continue reading
Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Fati, Messi on target in another Barca win
Goals from Ansu Fati and a Lionel Messi second-half penalty sealed successive wins for La Liga leaders Barcelona, who overcame a stiff Leganes challenge to continue their encouraging return to action on Tuesday evening. Which players excelled while others struggled at the Nou Camp? Continue reading
Sevilla 2-0 Real Betis: Lucas Ocampos magic decisive in El Grand Derbi win
A second-half penalty and excellent assist from Lucas Ocampos proved key for Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla side, who made their pressure count against underwhelming local rivals Real Betis as the La Liga season resumed on Thursday. Continue reading
How the La Liga table can change this weekend | La Liga Table
Here’s a look at how the La Liga table can change this weekend from top to bottom, as two of the league’s top four go head-to-head while there’s plenty of movement potential across Spain’s top-flight. Continue reading
How the La Liga table can change this weekend
Ahead of matchday three, here’s some pre-match analysis as La Liga fixtures resume before the September international break…
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Sevilla and Quincy Promes: A partnership destined to blossom?
Sevilla completed the signing of Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Promes, for a reported £17 million, on Spain’s transfer deadline day. Since arriving three weeks ago, the 26-year-old has made two cameo appearances, but with time, will be expected to justify why other clubs were wrong to pass him up. Continue reading
5 transfer targets Arsenal failed to sign this summer
After successive defeats to start the campaign, Arsenal supporters have been left wondering what if their transfer business was added to this summer… Continue reading
Roma complete £23.8m move for Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi
Despite speculation galore suggesting he’d be on his way to the Premier League this summer, the World Cup winner has opted for another of Europe’s top leagues instead of a return to England. Continue reading
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