On Wednesday it was their defence being called into question, Barcelona’s 4-1 defeat at Celta Vigo was the third time in nine matches this season they have conceded four goals and they left Balaidos having shipped 15 goals already this campaign. To put that into context Luis Enrique’s team let in just 38 goals in 

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This week brought an unhappy two years for Asier Illarramendi to an end when it was confirmed that he had resigned for Real Sociedad. Following his move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2013, he failed to settle in the Spanish capital and remained on the fridges of the first team. Now in his 

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First round of La Liga, only 12 goals in all the matches compared to 20 goals the previous season. Champions Barcelona started the season off well with a victory against Athletic Club at San Mames, whilst title rivals Real Madrid struggled to get a win against newly-promoted Sporting Gijon. It wasn’t the most entertaining of 

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Awkward start Mateo Kovacic did not get his Real Madrid career off to the best start when he chose the Catalan language to greet onlookers during his unveiling. It is not sure whether he was set up by a new teammate or made a genuine mistake, but it certainly added an awkward atmosphere to the 

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There may be a few European players feeling left out because they have not been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, but Aymeric Laporte is not one of them. If reports are to be believed, the Athletic Bilbao defender is the latest in a long line of players that have been the 

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In the presence of such massive stars as Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and Suarez, it’s very easy for other players in La Liga to get lost in the shadows. In fact, the Spanish league is full of technically-gifted players that rarely make the headlines. So, with the start of the new season just around the corner, 

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With the kick off of the new La Liga season looming, it is shaping up to be another intriguing year in the Spanish top-flight. Luis Enrique’s all-conquering Barcelona will be the team to beat after last season’s treble and they have strengthened, though find themselves hamstrung by the transfer ban that prohibits Arda Turan and 

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Gaël Kakuta, unfortunately, has been more famous for almost getting Chelsea almost banned from making signings for two windows, than for his on-field contribution for the Blues since his 2007 move from Lens. Now having spent last season on loan at La Liga rivals Rayo Vallecano, he will join Europa League winners, Sevilla. Born in 

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