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Ranking the 10 best LaLiga midfielders in 2024
5Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Ranking the 10 best LaLiga midfielders in 2024

Obviously the superstars of Real Madrid and Barcelona are going to dominate a list of the best midfielders in LaLiga, but the entire top 10 list doesn't belong to the biggest two clubs in Spanish football alone. Here are the top 10 midfielders you need to know in 2024, including some stars from Real Sociedad and Villarreal. 10. Brais Mendez, Real Sociedad Brais Mendez has always been a great player, and he should have received more acclaim at Celta Vigo, where he was an excellent partner in crime for the legendary Iago Aspas. In 2022, Brais got a chance to break out of his shell a little more on a competitive Real Sociedad side that was stacked to the brim with underrated talents and top LaLiga stars in the midfield and the attack. During the first half of the season, Mendez was as...
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The ridiculous pass Aurelien Tchoumaneni hit against Stuttgart to help create Kylian Mbappe’s goal
18Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The ridiculous pass Aurelien Tchoumaneni hit against Stuttgart to help create Kylian Mbappe’s goal

Defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the most important players on Real Madrid, even as the superstar attackers, Jude Bellingham, and Fede Valverde soak up most of the praise and Ballon d'Or love for the 2024/25 season. Nobody on Real Madrid can do what Tchouameni does as one of the best No. 6's in the world, screening the defense expertly - he can even star at center back on his own - while pinging beautiful passes with his high football IQ and technical ability. Tchouameni went overlooked in Real's 3-1 win over Stuttgart to open the 2024/25 Champions League season, but there's one ridiculous pass everyone should take a second look at. From his own half, Tchouameni quickly looked over his shoulder and then, with one touch, smashed the ball across his body, skipping ...
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When will Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni return from injury?
13Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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When will Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni return from injury?

Real Madrid star midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are both dealing with injuries, and while both are recovered in time to potentially play against Real Sociedad, neither is expected to start in Saturday night's big LaLiga fixture at the Anoeta. Bellingham suffered a muscular injury at the end of August that was expected to cost him about a month of action, so it looks like the Ballon d'Or candidate is making an early return to the pitch for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Tchouameni went down at the beginning of September with a foot injury just before France's international duty this month, leading many to speculate if he was really injured or just "injured" to keep him out of the useless Nations League fixtures. According to a report from MARCA, Jude Bellingham and Au...
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Real Madrid recover three superstars vs. Real Sociedad but will likely only start one
13Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Real Madrid recover three superstars vs. Real Sociedad but will likely only start one

Real Madrid will travel to the venerable Anoeta Stadium on Saturday night for a LaLiga battle with perennial Champions League contenders Real Sociedad, coached by one of the best managers in the league in Imanol Alguacil. Although Real Madrid head into the match with a few key injuries after the September slate of international fixtures, even if none of those players were available, the defending champions of Spain and Europe would still be the favorites. However, Diario AS reports good news, as all three of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eder Militao will be recovered in time for this big LaLiga matchup at Real Sociedad. Earlier, it was reported that defenders Ferland Mendy and Militao would be available, and this appears to be further confirmation that Real's best cen...
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Kylian Mbappe is only Real Madrid’s second-biggest problem right now
29Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Kylian Mbappe is only Real Madrid’s second-biggest problem right now

Real Madrid are having a very rough start to the 2024/25 LaLiga season. Although a ferocious first half helped the Merengue club secure all three points over Real Valladolid, they were unable to defeat Las Palmas or Mallorca. Out of three easy matches, Real Madrid have procured just around half (five) the points, drawing 1-1 to both Mallorca and Las Palmas in matches they honestly deserved to lose. The most recent match was particularly humbling, with Real Madrid performing woefully in the first half, with slow starts almost becoming an early hallmark of this year's Carlo Ancelotti-coached side. After another lethargic, goalless game from Kylian Mbappe, all the headlines are focused on the highly-paid free agent signing, and it is fair to begin to wonder if Real Madrid aren't any ...
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Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024
17Jun By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024

As Jorginho showed the world in the last European Championships, in addition to Luka Modric and Enzo Fernandez at previous World Cups, great midfielders can make a world of difference at the international stage. Here are the 10 best midfielders you need to know at Euro 2024, ranked in order. 10. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary Dominik Szoboszlai's match-winning performance against Montenegro will forever live in the lore of Hungarian football. The Liverpool star is the modern day hope of the country in football, carrying a legacy that includes some of the greatest players in history, most namely Ferenc Puskas A playmaker who has become a more robust midfielder by working on his physical strength, Szoboszlai can play virtually any position for Hungary but is currently being utilized as ...
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6 players who could leave Real Madrid after this season
2Apr By Javier MartinezNo Comments
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6 players who could leave Real Madrid after this season

While the competitions are still ongoing, it’s reached that point of the season where rumors about potential player transfers begin to escalate. Particularly at Real Madrid where transfer drama almost always takes up a good portion of the storylines. A lot has been made about transfers, but very little has been talked about players who could be leaving the club after this season. It’s still unclear who could be those players, but some news outlets have reported that there could be more than one “surprising” and even “painful” departure. With all the speculation, which players could be leaving Real Madrid after this season? Luka Modric Describing Modric’s future departure as “painful” would be an understatement. He’s not only been one of the best and most successful players of his genera...
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The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo
23Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo

Who are the best young players in LaLiga right now in the 2023/24 season? We analyze the stars from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even Granada. LaLiga needs to receive more recognition for being loaded with great young footballers. The Spanish top flight has quietly resumed its place as the most entertaining league in the world - a distinction it lost for a few seasons. But even without megastars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, LaLiga is delivering the drama with a real title race and plenty of drama elsewhere in the table. It is also delivering great young footballers from powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona to less mainstream clubs like Girona and Granada. Let's take a look at the 10 best young players of the 2023/24 LaLiga season so far, using the age of 23 as our c...
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Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023
7Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023

As teams look to get more tactical and reinforce their defensive structure, maintain possession, and consistently progress play with quick decisions in set patterns of play, the defensive midfield position is becoming an increasingly coveted and demanded position in modern football. Look no further than the fees Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernández and Real Madrid spent to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni, who shows up on this list. Who joins him? Where does he rank? Here are the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world right now. 10. Aleix García, Girona Aleix García has been one of the sensations of the 2022/23 season, and he isn't the only breakout star who finds himself on this list of the best defensive midfielders in the world. The Girona leader's numbers have to be seen to be bel...
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