EPISODE · Mar 18, 2024 · 32 MIN
Euro blows and Almería win at last: LaLiga Matchday 29 Recap
from La Liga Lowdown
As 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. More vindication for Xavi?As for Atleti, they drop out of the top four and have a daunting task ahead of them.Real Madrid continue clear at the top after a 4-2 win at El Sadar. Despite Vini's brace and Fede Valverde's trio of assists, it is a certain Moroccan who we discuss...Girona's woes on the road continued at the Coliseum, while Athletic continued to power at San Mamés.Almería stole headlines on Sunday, picking up their first win of the season in Pepe Mel's first match in charge.There was also a new manager bounce for Claudio Giráldez at Celta, as they came from behind to beat Sevilla. The game even featured Lucas Ocampos peacemaking between his teammate and his coach.Rayo also tasted victory after what seemed like an eternity, but the troubles go on for Granada.Betis are in a slump at the wrong time, but Real Sociedad and Villarreal picked up important wins to keep their European goals alive.Join us at lllonline.substack.com for all our content throughout the international break and through to the end of the season. Access everything for just a fiver a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As 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. More vindication for Xavi?As for Atleti, they drop out of the top four and have a daunting task ahead of them.Real Madrid continue clear at the top after a 4-2 win at El Sadar. Despite Vini's brace and Fede Valverde's trio of assists, it is a certain Moroccan who we discuss...Girona's woes on the road continued at the Coliseum, while Athletic continued to power at San Mamés.Almería stole headlines on Sunday, picking up their first win of the season in Pepe Mel's first match in charge.There was also a new manager bounce for Claudio Giráldez at Celta, as they came from behind to beat Sevilla. The game even featured Lucas Ocampos peacemaking between his teammate and his coach.Rayo also tasted victory after what seemed like an eternity, but the troubles go on for Granada.Betis are in a slump at the wrong time, but Real Sociedad and Villarreal picked up important wins to keep their European goals alive.Join us at lllonline.substack.com for all our content throughout the international break and through to the end of the season. Access everything for just a fiver a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Euro blows and Almería win at last: LaLiga Matchday 29 Recap
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