Louis Bent

Controlled chaos: Why Alessio Lisci could thrive at Osasuna Lisci’s Mirandes were the Cinderella story of the Segunda season. Now Osasuna-bound, can he upset the applecart again?

Osasuna using Alessio Lisci’s favoured 3-5-2 during today’s friendly defeat to Real Sociedad, you say? 😏

More on what to expect from the Roman and his chaos-ensuing style here! 👇

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Controlled chaos: Why Alessio Lisci could thrive at Osasuna Lisci’s Mirandes were the Cinderella story of the Segunda season. Now Osasuna-bound, can he upset the applecart again?

Alessio Lisci’s Mirandes were the Cinderella story of the Segunda season. Now Osasuna-bound, can he upset the applecart again? ✍️

Read a tactical breakdown of his suitability for the role below! 👇

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🔺 Chaos creators.
🔺 High pressers.
🔺 Duel winners.

Alessio Lisci’s Mirandes were full of frenzy last season, and the Roman will now take his chaos an hour down the road to Osasuna. 👉 medium.com/@louisbent51...

🔺 Chaos creators.
🔺 High pressers.
🔺 Duel winners.

Alessio Lisci’s Mirandes were full of frenzy last season, and the Roman will now take his chaos an hour down the road to Osasuna. 👉 medium.com/@louisbent51...

Controlled chaos: Why Alessio Lisci could thrive at Osasuna Lisci’s Mirandes were the Cinderella story of the Segunda season. Now Osasuna-bound, can he upset the applecart again?

Alessio Lisci’s Mirandes were the Cinderella story of the Segunda season. Now Osasuna-bound, can he upset the applecart again? ✍️

Read a tactical breakdown of his suitability for the role below! 👇

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As the rest of Europe disappoint, Segunda never will Only one title race in Europe’s top five leagues went down to the wire. For entertainment, Spain’s Segunda Division’s final matchday awaits.

Of Europe’s top five leagues, somehow only one title race went down to the final day, an unimaginative end to the continent’s elite contests. ✍️

Enter Spain’s Segunda Division, which is set for a four-way tussle for its two promotion places as the final matchday looms. 👇

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Analysis: How Leganes and Borja Jimenez are competing against the odds When Leganes were promoted, there was little to suggest they had the talent to compete in La Liga. But Borja Jimenez has found a way to do just that.

In our latest analysis piece, we examine how Los Pepineros are fighting, and may avoid going down in the process🔎

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#Leganes

How Diego Martinez has turned around Las Palmas Las Palmas have turned things around under Diego Martinez this season after a terrible start, but just how has he done it?

In our latest analysis piece, we look at the tactical breakdown of Martinez's methods, beyond what he may have done for their morale.

A system that has the best out of Dario Essugo, Kirian Rodriguez and Alberto Moleiro.

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Lessons in defending at the foot of La Liga | Juma Bah Juma Bah, signed in a petrol station, and now Real Valladolid’s duel-winning machine. Find out exactly how the 18-year-old is flourishing.

18-year-old Juma Bah was signed at the back of a petrol station in Freetown, Sierra Leone. ⛽

Since then, he has risen into a dependable figure within the Real Valladolid back-line.

Read lengthy analysis on one of #LaLiga's most exciting defensive talents. 👇

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La Liga Team of the Season 2024/25 - The story so far As La Liga comes out of its winter hibernation, here is the team of the season so far at the halfway point, with Barcelona featuring heavily.

By all means, tell us what's wrong with it. We like a healthy debate.

But first, read the reasoning (and the honourable mentions)🗞️

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#LaLiga

Plenty of sleep lost choosing this one. Made me realise how stacked #LaLiga is for midfield quality in particular.

The likes of Pedri (just), Jude, Lo Celso, Barrios, Sancet and Casado missing out is an indication of the division’s vessel of strength in that position.

As we come out of the winter break and into the first weekend of La Liga in 2025 proper, here's our look back at the first half of the campaign.

#LaLiga team of the season so far, by @louisbent.bsky.social 👇

A golden era: How Spain’s centre-back succession has them set for the years to come - Football España For club sides, planning a line of progression for players in each position is a tricky, yet intrinsically controlled task that can be incredibly rewarding, and one that allows them to stay ahead of r...

Spain look set for the years ahead in the centre-back position. 🗞️

Their best run since Marchena-Puyol-Pique-Ramos could be upon us.

For @footballespana.bsky.social. ✍️

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Why do Barcelona struggle so much without Lamine Yamal? Barcelona have not won without Lamine Yamal in their La Liga starting XI this season, but why do they collapse without him?

Barcelona haven't won without Lamine Yamal in their #LaLiga starting XI this season, but why do they collapse without him? 🧐

Complimentary pairings, difference in depth options and the numbers that prove his importance - all covered here.

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Fer Lopez makes his #LaLiga debut for Celta Vigo this evening, the 20-year-old becomes the fourth #Vigo academy product to make a debut under Claudio Giráldez.

More on his reign here for @footballespana.bsky.social 👉 www.football-espana.net/2024/12/05/a...

ANALYSIS: Some risks are worth taking - Claudio Giraldez at Celta Vigo is testimony to that - Football España Taking a gamble on an inexperienced manager whilst precariously hovering above the relegation zone isn’t for everyone and very seldom works out well. Yet for Celta Vigo in March of 2024 – a punt on th...

Enjoyed making my bow on the @footballespana.bsky.social site, dipping back into Claudio Giráldez’s Celta Vigo side.

Give it a read below! 👇

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#LaLiga #CeltaVigo

A 5-0 defeat to Atleti was the final straw for Pezzolano at Valladolid.

Credit to get them promoted, but this #LaLiga season is at risk of slipping into anonymity, that’s if it’s not already there.

They must find ways to create that don’t rely on the individual quality of Moro.

Diamonds, flying wing-backs, and incisive attacking: Claudio Giráldez’s Celta Vigo Under Rafa Benítez, Celta moved like a sluggish pendulum, while Giráldez’s takeover saw them dance with the rhythm of a well-tuned clock.

Some showing from Vigo this evening to come from two goals down against Barcelona to grab a point.

Having an excellent coach like Giráldez paying dividends once again! 👇

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Delighted to have graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a first class honours degree in Sports Journalism today.

A real honour to win the Martin Bradshaw Sports Journalism Prize too. 🏆

Most importantly, it’s a wrap on a fantastic journey, completed alongside some amazing people!

How Real Sociedad matched intensity with instruction en route to Barcelona victory No team had stopped Barcelona from hitting a shot on target in La Liga since 2014, until they travelled to Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad.

Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad handed Barcelona their second #LaLiga defeat of the season on Sunday:

⚡️ A detailed, organised press.
🏁 Infiltrating the notorious offside trap.
🔵 How they maintained energy levels.

Read the full tactical breakdown below. 👇

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How Real Sociedad matched intensity with instruction en route to Barcelona victory No team had stopped Barcelona from hitting a shot on target in La Liga since 2014, until they travelled to Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad.

Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad handed Barcelona their second #LaLiga defeat of the season on Sunday:

⚡️ A detailed, organised press.
🏁 Infiltrating the notorious offside trap.
🔵 How they maintained energy levels.

Read the full tactical breakdown below. 👇

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