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Spain vs. Croatia Player Ratings as Lamine Yamal shows Luka Modric levels
15Jun By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Spain vs. Croatia Player Ratings as Lamine Yamal shows Luka Modric levels

Spain vs. Croatia was billed as one of the best matches of the opening rounds, and it didn't disappoint in terms of excitement and end-to-end action. But for Croatia, the ultimate result was disappointing, as their top-class midfield was overrun by Spain after Luis de la Fuente's side found an opener from star striker and captain Alvaro Morata. From there, Spain coasted, as Luka Modric and the experienced Croatian midfield were left chasing shadows, carved up by Barcelona's young superstars Pedri and Lamine Yamal. Here are the player ratings from Spain's commanding 3-0 victory over a thoroughly disappointing Croatia. Spain Player Ratings GK Unai Simon, 6.5 - Made up for another calamity on the ball with a brilliant penalty stop. LB Marc Cucurella, 6.5 - Did his job defensivel...
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Ranking the 5 best Spain players at Euro 2024
14Jun By Cody AcevedaNo Comments
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Ranking the 5 best Spain players at Euro 2024

Spain are one of the biggest favorites heading into Euro 2024. Under manager Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have maintained the dominant possession style they used so well when Luis Enrique was still in charge.  However, this Spain team can play direct, attacking football when they need to. This makes them a much more versatile and dangerous side than the Spain we saw get knocked out by Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.  None of this matters if the players don’t perform well. Here are the best Spain players we’ll be watching at Euro 2024.  5. Álvaro Morata (FW, Atlético Madrid) Álvaro Morata has not had the best of seasons for Atlético Madrid this year. He scored 21 goals, but never truly looked like he deserved being the Colchoneros’ number one option up front. As a result he played jus...
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Ranking the 5 best Barcelona players right now in 2024
5May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 5 best Barcelona players right now in 2024

Although the 2023/24 LaLiga and Champions League seasons have not been banner campaigns for Barcelona, the Blaugrana still have plenty to look forward to in the future - even those Culers disappointed with the decision to bring back Xavi as manager. Barcelona have arguably the finest collection of young talents in world football, with several prospects breaking out this season as teenagers to name themselves among Europe's best at their positions. Which prospects are already among the best Barcelona players right now? And which veterans are still among the Blaugrana's best in 2024. Here are the top five Barcelona players currently as the 2023/24 season comes to a close. 5. Robert Lewandowski, ST Although Robert Lewandowski has been criticized heavily at times by Barcelona fans f...
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The 10 biggest breakout stars in LaLiga: Girona lead the way, Valencia with two, Barça best rivals
26Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

The 10 biggest breakout stars in LaLiga: Girona lead the way, Valencia with two, Barça best rivals

LaLiga has been home to some of world football's most exciting breakout stars since the start of the 2022/23 season. Many of those players are getting some more mainstream credit, such as Gavi and other Barcelona standouts, but there are many more who remain criminally underrated. The 2023/24 season is bringing the world some more gems, so, to honor them, let's take a look at the 10 biggest breakout stars of the current Spanish top-flight campaign thus far. Girona LW Sávio The list has to start with Sávio. Just as Aleix García was THE breakout story in LaLiga last season, another Girona star has captured the spotlight on the left wing. Sávio is only 19 years old and already one of the best players in the league, if his performances in 2023/24 continue. And there is no reason to believ...
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