Why Real Madrid Will Knock Barcelona Off Their Perch And Win La Liga This Season

With both their main title rivals failing to pick up any points this weekend, Los Blancos now sit three points clear at the top of La Liga.

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A closer look at Real Madrid's Isco

As a continuation of my articles this week about the attacking midfielders and the 'number 10' role in particular, I will focus my attention on Isco - the Spaniard who can become one of the best attacking midfielders of the modern age.

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5 of the best attacking midfielders in Europe

Following on from my previous post, I have decided to pick out my top 10 attacking midfielders from around Europe as it is a position that intrigues me so much. Now, being an attacking midfielder isn't as easy as people think. There's more to it than just receiving the ball and passing it. You must be able to spot the passes and pick the right runs made by your team mates, but you also have to be able to make them passes. That means judging how hard you have to pass it, long or short pass, which players you have to split apart in order for the ball to reach it's target, if it needs any curl or backspin and where your next move is after you've passed the ball. Anyway, down to business.

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Is Carlo Ancelotti under early pressure at Real Madrid?

After a 1-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid, there are rumblings in Spain that new Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti is under a little pressure already.

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Why Real Madrid Should Keep Di Maria

Now that the impending news of Gareth Bale's transfer to Real Madrid is likely to happen sooner rather than later, what future is there for Argentine winger Angel Di Maria? Cristiano Ronaldo, Isco and Bale are likely to form the attacking trident behind Karim Benzema, which doesn't leave any room for a player that has been a regular ever since joining the club from Benfica in 2010. However, I believe that it would be a big mistake to let the tricky winger go and certainly a huge benefit to the rumoured clubs that are interested in him, such as Arsenal.

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What now for Xabi Alonso? (Video)

With the arrival of Spanish midfielder Asier Illarramendi from Real Sociedad for £35m, are we about to see the end of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid or will he continue to be one of the first names on the team sheet for Carlo Ancelotti?

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A closer look at the Arsenal target who looks to be Madrid bound (Video)

Among the key ingredients of the Spain Under-21 World Cup victory was a similarly indispensible cog in Real Sociedad’s surprisingly successful season.

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What formation will Real Madrid line up with next season?

With Real Madrid seeming to be in a transition period with new signings coming in and departures imminent, what formation are Real Madrid likely to deploy next year? 

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Why Real Madrid is the right choice for Isco (video)

It was announced today that the young and talented Malaga winger Isco has chosen to join Real Madrid despite being a target of Manchester City

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Manchester City told they must spend big to land Spanish starlet

In the worst example of faux posturing since Eyal Berkovic whispered hold me back following his infamous fallout with John Hartson, the Express reports that Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat has claimed that the club don’t “necessarily” need to sell star player Isco.

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Scouting reports on young attackers who could light up the Premier League (Video)

English sides are set to look abroad for some inspiration this summer as a lack of home-grown creative talent is leading top sides to scout Europe’s best. Here are four young attackers who could be on their way.

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Can Pellegrini bring his Euro magic to Manchester City? (video)

Manuel Pellegrini is seemingly days away from being announced as Man City’s new manager, after a long and protracted saga, in which Roberto Mancini has already been the victim. In City’s world of heightened expectations, coming only second in the league was certainly a disappointment, but Mancini’s continued Champions league failure was a key factor in his departure. Can Pellegrini give the Mancunians a debut knock-out stage appearance?

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Manchester City closing in on £27m Spain international

 

Manuel Pellegrini despite allegedly denying that he was going to be the new Manchester City manager has apparently informed...someone that he wishes to make Isco his first signing.

The Mail reports that the 21-year-old playmaker’s father has

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3 La Liga stars Premier League clubs should be looking at

Swansea have shown how beneficial it can be to do their shopping in La Liga, staying away from Barcelona and Real Madrid, you can grab some bargains. Here are some players that I feel would benefit any Premier League side.

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Isco: The next midfielder set to take world football by storm (Video)

Every few years, a true footballing talent makes an appearance on the world stage that makes fans sit up and take notice.

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