‘Espanol’ Archives
So many friendlies, so little reason to care
Enough already. Let's get on with the bloody new season. Besiktas 0 - 2 Fenerbahce Two goals from Brazilian striker Alex led Turkish Cup runners up and all-round buggers Fenerbahçe to victory over the reigning Turkish champions and people's favourites Beşiktaş in the Turkish Super Cup. SpVgg Neckarelz 1 - 3 Bayern Munich You'll [...]
European tour
Quick roundup of some of the European leagues... Valencia 2 - 2 Barcelona Barça opener was a classic, Iniesta and Leo Messi involved in a series of one-twos that ripped through the home defence. Valencia rallied, Hedwiges Maduro heading home a 43rd minute corner before Pablo Hernandez bagged their second. Thierry Henry was brought off the [...]
Spanish weekend
A fine weekend from one of my favourite leagues. Ten-man Valencia finally ended a run of six games without a win but are still in dire shape. Barcelona kicked the living shit out of Malaga 6-0 at the Nou Camp with an irresistible display of attacking football that reaffirmed their six-point lead at the top of the Primera Liga on Sunday after Real [...]
Spain’s two-horse race: advantage Barca
Europe's next best league remains a two-horse race, with leading horse Barça nudging a little further ahead of Real Madrid's second placed, er, horse, thanks to a lively performance from city sidekicks Atletico. The Madrid derby was the best game I've seen so far this weekend. Barcelona 2 - 0 Athletic Bilbao Barcelona returned to winning [...]
