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La Liga Lowdown
by La Liga Lowdown
A 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Yan the man for Mourinho as Vini sees red: LaLiga Matchday 8 recap podcast
LaLiga is back with a bang! The international break is (finally) over, and there's plenty for Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to unpack in our recap pod. Atleti, Barça and Real Madrid all got the job done without any “FIFA/UEFA virus” scares, although there was plenty...
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Lamine the dream as Spain stay perfect in Oviedo: Nations League recap podcast
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) for a recap of Spain's latest triumph in the UEFA Nations League and a round-up of all the other news making waves in Spain during this elongated international window. We start with La Roja, who defeated Czechia in Oviedo to…
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Wembley joy for Spain after Kane experiences penalty pain: Nations League MD1 recap
The England 2-3 Spain thriller, reviewed by Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! In this episode, we break down the key moments, the positives, the team’s overall performance, and what the match tells us about Spain as they head into their next challenge. We then turn our...
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Madrid derby controversy & Raphinha repeats hat-trick heroics: LaLiga Matchday 7 recap
To give a red card or not give a red card, that is the question. Real Madrid were infuriated by the red cards not brandished, but beaten by the one that was, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against city rivals Atlético Madrid. Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) & Nick Bell (@nickbellofbpl) as they discuss…
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Revolution at Mestalla as Real Madrid & Barcelona score four apiece
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies for their MD5 LaLiga analysis, with reaction from Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) on Valencia’s sacking of Carlos Corberán. The first coaching casualty of the season is joined at the exit door by CEO Ron Gourlay. The guys discuss the sporting…
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Parrott makes Betis soar, Dépor roar on, Alavés & Barça hit five: LaLiga Matchday 4 recap
All the MD4 drama and talking points unpacked by Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) in our recap pod of the weekend. Who had it on their cards for Atlético and Real Madrid to both collect their first defeat of the season so early on and on the same weekend? Definitely…
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A quick-fire hat-trick, a five-star performance and more Bellingham brillance: LaLiga Matchday 3 recap
Check out our Matchday 3 review with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! Three games into the new campaign, and the early picture is already starting to take shape. Real Madrid remain perfect after another convincing win, while Atlético Madrid finally got their first victory…
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Carlos Espí arrives in style, Julián makes a swift exit & Barça hit five: LaLiga Matchday 2 recap
The LaLiga train goes steaming on, as Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies break down eight games from Matchday 2. The guys discuss José Mourinho’s second debut as manager of Los Blancos, who were saved by their new star man up top. There was a goal feast in Barça's clash against Elche,...
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Rayo pay penalty as Racing impress on top-flight return: LaLiga Matchday 1 recap
La Liga is back, and so are the LLL pods! Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Harry Gillies as they go through the first four games of match day one. The guys discuss new managers, dubious penalty decisions, and a future Scottish star in Sevilla. There was plenty of room left for transfer talk,...
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2026/27 Season preview
Welcome to the new season! We are back and better than ever for another LaLiga campaign, the best league in the World (yes, we are biased). Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) for the full lowdown on the season ahead. We begin with the raft of new additions at Real...
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25/26 Season Review
The end of the season calls for a special pod. So join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08), Ben Sully (@SullyBen), Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they get together to pick out the good and bad from an eventful 2025/26 LaLiga campaign. The season review pod starts with a...
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Emotional goodbyes as Girona & Mallorca are relegated, but EuroGeta rides again: LaLiga Matchday 38 recap
Join us for the recap of the final matchday of LaLiga's 25/26 season with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! So many outcomes, so many possibilities... but finally Mallorca and Girona are the two unlucky sides who will no longer be a part of Spain's top tier football...
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Mallorca on the brink, four teams secure safety & icons bid farewell: LaLiga Matchday 37 recap
Check out our matchday 37 review with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! The relegation battle takes centre stage in our latest podcast. The Sunday results favoured Alavés, Sevilla, Espanyol and Valencia, who are now safe and will play the final fixture with no pressure...
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Barcelona win the Clásico to seal the title: LaLiga Matchday 35 recap
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap the title-deciding weekend in LaLiga. It’s official: Barcelona are champions. We knew it was coming for a good while now, but at last, Hansi Flick and his team can celebrate a second consecutive title. They won their 11th...
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Vini keeps Barça waiting while Villarreal seal UCL spot in style: LaLiga Matchday 34 recap
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies as they review the latest round of fixtures from Spain’s top flight. Barcelona can’t celebrate yet. Their city rivals Espanyol fell to Real Madrid at home, meaning El Clásico next week could be when the league is sealed for the Culers. We discuss...
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Just a matter of time for Barça, but time is running out for Sevilla: LaLiga Matchday 32 recap
Review all the weekend action with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as the title fight almost comes to a close, while the relegation battle is still wide open. With Barça's win over Getafe and Madrid's draw to Betis, the gap has increased to 11 points, meaning culers could...
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Real Sociedad are Copa champions: Copa del Rey Final recap podcast
Today it's Copa del Rey with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! What a final! A fantastic display of football from Real Sociedad and Atlético de Madrid at La Cartuja, with both sides giving everything they had to try and conquer Spain's domestic cup. After 120 minutes…
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Old-school striker creates history on retro weekend: LaLiga Matchday 31 recap
Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review the retro-inspired LaLiga matchday 31. In part one, they cover the title race, which is turning out to be more of a runaway after Madrid dropped points against Girona while Barça managed to succeed in the Catalan derby with a...
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Muriqi pierces Madrid hearts as Lewy shoulders Barça 7 clear: LaLiga Matchday 30 recap
La Liga is back! Join Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Harry Gillies as they review the latest round of fixtures from Spain’s top flight. Is the title race over? As Real Madrid lost in Mallorca, and Barcelona snatched a 2-1 win away at Atleti, the Catalan giants now have a seven point lead over...
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Mikel at the double for Spain in routine win: International break recap podcast
The international break is on, so we gathered Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Spain's latest 3-0 win against Serbia. A friendly game where Spain didn't really face too much opposition and Luis de la Fuente got the chance to try things and give newcomers…
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Vini decides the derby & Alavés produce a glorious miracle: LaLiga Matchday 29 recap
A pulsating weekend with goals galore! Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap Matchday 29 in LaLiga. We begin in the capital for the Madrid derby. The visitors were looking to do the double over their rivals and took the lead, but Fede Valverde and Vini Jr…
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Landslides on & off the pitch in Barcelona while Arda hits it further: LaLiga Matchday 28 recap
The run-in starts here! Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap Matchday 28 in LaLiga. On election day in Barcelona, Joan Laporta was in triumphant mood after being emphatically re-elected as Barcelona president. There were celebrations on the pitch too after a...
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Fede to the rescue as Lamine lights up San Mamés: LaLiga Matchday 27 recap
New week, new recap pod reviewing LaLiga's most recent matches, with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). In part one, the title race comes to life with Real Madrid's late winner against Celta de Vigo, while Barça relies on Lamine Yamal to win the game against an Athletic Club...
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Lamine Yamal shines as Sevilla stun Betis with derby comeback: LaLiga Matchday 26 recap
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 26 of LaLiga. Part One focuses on Barça's 4-1 victory against Villarreal, with special praise for Lamine Yamal and his first hat-trick as a professional footballer. Three fantastic goals that ensure Barça remain…
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Barça regain top spot after late show at El Sadar: LaLiga Matchday 25 recap
Real Madrid’s stay as league leaders lasted just six short days after Matchday 25 threw in another twist in the title race. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review the action from the weekend. Osasuna have been in strong form and they continued that at El Sadar on...
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Valencia love derby day as Vini's Valentine's special bursts Matarazzo's balloon: LaLiga Matchday 24 recap
The pressure is now on Barcelona after Real Madrid climbed to the top of the table with a thumping 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Valentine’s weekend, bringing an end to Pellegrino Matarazzo’s unbeaten start in Spain. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they reflect upon...
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Clinical Carreras, Bernal brilliance & revenge at the Metropolitano: Matchday 23 recap
Another LaLiga matchday means another LaLigaLowdown pod, this time with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) recapping this weekend’s round of games. Part one covers Real Madrid’s win at Mestalla, with Arbeloa’s men not fully convincing but still putting pressure on the league...
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Athletic grab a point, Kylian scores a pen & Oviedo finally win again: LaLiga Matchday 22 recap podcast
Kick off your Monday in the best way: with our Matchday 22 LaLiga review hosted by Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and with the expertise of Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). In Part One we review the Basque derby, which did not disappoint, with both teams giving their all on the pitch and putting on a...
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Long-awaited wins, acrobatic goals & Panenka perfection: LaLiga Matchday 21 recap
LaLiga MD21 did not disappoint with plenty of goals: wonder goals, late goals, controversial goals... Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) got together to tell you all about it! Part one will take you to the Valencian community to review Levante's late, late winner that keeps...
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Whistles & discontent, but Real Madrid close the gap: LaLiga Matchday 20 recap
Matchday 20 proved why we love LaLiga: drama, surprises and competitiveness. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review a terrific weekend. A tumultuous week for Real Madrid ended positively. After the Bernabéu crowd made their discontented feelings vociferously known on...
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Real Madrid feel the Raph as Matarazzo gets first win: Supercopa final & MD19 recap
All the Supercopa & LaLiga action delivered straight to your ears by our experts Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). In part one, they delve into another action-packed ‘el clásico’. Barça conquered the Supercopa de España against an atypical Real Madrid, who sat back really...
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Joan saves the Derbi & who needs Kylian?: LaLiga Matchday 18 recap podcast
Happy New Year! LaLiga is back and so are we, with our first Matchday review of 2026. The honour is for Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee), who analyse this weekend's exciting fixtures. Who started the year strongest? Who will be wishing it's still Christmas. We start…
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Kylian equals Cristiano but Barça are Christmas number one: LaLiga Matchday 17 recap podcast
Matchday 17 was a weekend which started off with draws and then became a series of one-way results, some in emphatic fashion. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review it all. We start with the on-paper partidazo between Villarreal and Barcelona, which was unfortunately...
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Two Sunday sackings as Rodrygo keeps Xabi going: LaLiga Matchday 16 recap podcast
Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review Matchday 16 in our latest podcast! Part One kicks off with Real Madrid winning... but not convincing. Matt and Román share their views on Xabi Alonso's future, which could be far from the Bernabéu if he fails to succeed in his…
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Celta show where there’s a Will-iot, there’s a way: LaLiga Matchday 15 recap
LaLiga continues to provide entertainment and unexpected results, especially with Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid dropping points in the title run. Our very own Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) kick off the weekend review, dissecting Madrid’s shocking defeat versus a...
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Sevilla is verdiblanca, Barça back on top and Calero gets the boot: LaLiga Matchday 14 recap
To accompany you as you open the first window in the advent calendar, we have a fresh podcast! The temperature may be getting colder, but LaLiga is hotting up, with plenty for Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to unpack from Matchday 14. We begin at the Ramón...
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Home sweet home for Barça as Real stumble again: LaLiga Matchday 13 recap
Barcelona are back home, but Real's travails on the road continue. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 13 in LaLiga EA Sports! Is a four-horse race on the cards? In Part One, our two LaLiga experts look into the matches, kicking off with Barça's...
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Spain punch ticket to party in the USA (Canada & Mexico): International break recap
Spain are going to the World Cup! It has always seemed like a formality, but Luis de la Fuente’s side officially secured their spot with a draw in their final qualifier against Turkey. Before focusing on Tuesday’s game, Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) kick off the podcast by...
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There is still life in the ageing forwards: LaLiga matchday 12 recap
The experienced trio of Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann and Gerard Moreno all proved age is just a number on Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 LaLiga season. Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) start by focusing on Lewandowski’s hat-trick in Barcelona’s exciting 4-2 away win…
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Basque derby drama on a weekend of big scorelines: LaLiga Matchday 11 recap podcast
Recap matchday 11 with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) in a weekend with plenty of goals and excitement. Part one kicks off with the passionate Basque derby, which had all the ingredients to become a 'partidazo', and saw Real Sociedad take the win right at the very end.…
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Jude settles another Clásico to send Madrid five clear: LaLiga Matchday 10 recap
Looking for some analysis on 'El Clásico' and all the LaLiga action? Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) have sorted it out for you! In the first part of the pod they look into what happened between Madrid and Barça. It was billed by some as the English Clásico, and Jude...
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Miami match cancelled: Emergency bonus podcast
The world of Spanish football was stunned on Tuesday night to hear of the news that the Miami match between Villarreal and Barcelona has been cancelled. Relevant, the sponsoring company organising the match, and LaLiga both released statements expressing their disappointment at the need to…
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Late goals, drama & protest as Mallorca breathe a sigh of relief: LaLiga Matchday 9 recap
LaLiga was back with a bang after the international break. In the context of AFE-led league-wide protests, there was more controversy and late drama for Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to get stuck into. We begin with those protests from the Players’ Union, who have...
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There is no stopping prolific Merino: International break recap
Spain are nearly there. Luis de la Fuente’s side moved to the brink of World Cup qualification with two successful outings against Georgia and Bulgaria. Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) as they recap all the action from the international window. We start by focusing on...
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Sevilla prove four-midable & Girona win at last: LaLiga Matchday 8 recap
What an exciting weekend of LaLiga football worth reviewing with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)! Matchday 8 had goals, unexpected results, comebacks, controversy... In part one, they look into Barça’s worrying form, after consecutive defeats, first to PSG and now to…
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Atleti's historic manita helps send Barcelona top: LaLiga Matchday 7 recap
Well, well, well... what a weekend! LaLiga has taken quite a turn with Atlético de Madrid not only defeating their eternal rivals Real Madrid, but actually scoring five goals against them when few actually even gave them a chance of winning. How good were they? Did Xabi Alonso get his lineup…
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Clubs in crisis already?: LaLiga Matchday 5 recap
We've got your Monday LaLiga fix sorted! Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) join forces to review and expand on the matches and main talking points of the weekend. But this time, with a twist! Instead of kicking off with LaLiga's duopoly, in Part One we start by looking...
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Real Madrid stay perfect as Barça hit six: LaLiga Matchday 4 Recap 2526
It’s happened again. Valencia were left with an awful sense of Déjà vu as they slumped to a heavy defeat to Barcelona for the third time in 2025. Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflect upon Barcelona’s dominant display at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, as well as the rest of…
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Scintillating Spain stuff the Turkey: International break recap
Matt Clark (MattClark_08) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) are here to go over a phenomenal result and performance from Spain which left the press jubilant and firmly placing the national team as favourites for the World Cup next year. Without getting too far ahead of ourselves, we analyse a truly...
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Oviedo get going but Atleti still can't: LaLiga Matchday 3 recap
Just as the season in getting exciting, those pesky folks at FIFA insist we have to have an international break...No matter, Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) are here to discuss the thrills and spills from the third weekend in the Spanish top flight. We went from five...
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A 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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