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Matchday 9 recap: Real Mallorca bump Real Madrid off top spot Oct 21, 2019

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Barcelona have moved to the top of the LaLiga table, thanks to their win in Eibar and Real Madrid's defeat at Real Mallorca. Alex Fitzpatrick (@Mallorcalex100) was there on the island for this momentous game and discusses the famous result.

We also take a look at the big Atlético vs Valencia match with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG), at Athletic Club's latest stumble with Dan Parry (@DanParry_) and at Pablo Machín's Espanyol debut of mixed feelings with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee). There's also discussion of the southern Madrid derby, the postponement of El Clásico and much more, all with host Euan McTear (@emctear) and featuring commentary clips from BeIN, LaLigaTV and Cadena Cope.

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October international break recap: Spain reach Euro 2020... with some doubts Oct 16, 2019

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Spain have qualified for Euro 2020, but they went about it the hard way. Two 1-1 draws away at Norway and Sweden mean they'll be taking part in next summer's tournament and it's clear that Robert Moreno has a lot of work to do before then.

Host Euan McTear (@emctear) is joined by Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) to discuss the Spain team, from Fabián Ruiz being brilliant to the never-ending goalkeeper debate to a possible Ramos-Albiol centre-back partnership. Plus, Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) discusses the upcoming Under-17s World Cup and the Spain youngsters to look out for. There's commentary excitement too, from ESPN and Cadena Cope.

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The La Liga Lowdown followers' Euro 2020 Spain squad Oct 10, 2019

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We asked you, our followers, to vote for your ideal 23-man Spain squad for next summer's Euro 2020 tournament... and here are this results in this podcast!

Host Euan McTear (@emctear) walks through the 23 players who made the cut - three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and four forwards. For each player, there is analysis from journalists from the various leagues where these players ply their trade.

Contributions come from Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren), Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo), Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn), Conor Clancy (@ConJClancy), Alex Truica (@AlexTruica), Ian Morris (@CeltaUSA), Dan Parry (@DanParry_), Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG), Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee), Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge), Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Alex Fitzpatrick (@Mallorcalex100).

Be sure to comment and debate with us on Twitter on the results from our La Liga Lowdown Spain Squad Selector poll.

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Matchday 8 recap: Osasuna's super record, Aspas gets going and Real Madrid stay top Oct 07, 2019

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The big teams have risen to the top of the LaLiga table, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid now occupying the top three spots. We discuss Real Madrid and Barça's latest victories, as well as Atlético's latest setback.

We analyse Luis Suárez's good form with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee), we get tactical when discussing Celta Vigo's win with Ian Morris (@CeltaUSA) and we wonder if fatigue will be a major factor as Valencia's season develops with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG). There's also in-depth focus on Osasuna and their incredible 29-match unbeaten run in home league games, speaking to Natxo Torné (@groundhopperbcn). Plus, audio from beIN Sports and Premier Sports, with it all hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear).

So hit play and catch up on all the action from matchday eight of the 2019/20 LaLiga season.

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Joaquín: Player, Captain, Shareholder, Legend Oct 03, 2019

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Joaquín is a legend. He's in his 20th season of professional football and, in this week's La Liga Lowdown Thursday episode, we look back at his entire career.

Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discusses his rise through the ranks at Real Betis. Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) reflects on his strange transfer to Valencia and time at Mestalla. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) talks about Joaquín's involvement in the Málaga project. David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) explains how much of a Real Betis legend Joaquín currently is. Matt Clarke (@MattClark_08) discusses his Spain career and dramatic 2002 World Cup. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts, while there's commentary from Cadena Cope.

So come and reminisce with us about the career of one of Spanish football's living legends.

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Matchday 7 recap: A thriller, a not-so-thriller and Paco makes Valencia fans chuckle in Bilbao Sep 30, 2019

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The seventh round of the 2019/20 LaLiga season is in the books and we've had the first big match between title rivals of the season as Real Madrid visited Atlético. There weren't any goals in that one, as the goals were saved for Sevilla vs Real Sociedad. We discuss those two matches and so much more.

Host Euan McTear (@emctear) reflects on his trip to the Basque Country to see Eibar and Athletic Club and catches up with Dan Parry (@DanParry_) outside San Mamés. Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) analyses Villarreal's good form and Levante's poor defending. Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discusses Barcelona and Espanyol. Alex Fitzpatrick (@Mallorcalex100) explains what's going wrong at Mallorca. And Matt Clarke (MattClark_08) has the lowdown on the big Sevilla vs Real Sociedad five-goal thriller.

All of that, complete with commentary from Cadena Cope and Movistar, makes up your week seven La Liga Lowdown.

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Matchday 6 recap: Brazilian fun at the Bernabéu, comeback drama in Eibar and Joaquín's alternative hat-trick Sep 27, 2019

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The first midweek round of the 2019/20 LaLiga season was held across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and the La Liga Lowdown squad was all over it. In this podcast, get the lowdown from across the country on the top storylines of matchday six.

We've got David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) on Real Betis, Alex Fitzpatrick (@Mallorcalex100) on Real Mallorca, Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) on Real Madrid, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) on Barcelona, Gregor Chapelle (@GregorChappelle) on Sevilla and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) on Valencia. Plus, some clips from ESPN Brasil, Cadena Cope and beIN and it's all hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear).

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Matchday 5 recap: Granada beating Barça, just wow! Sep 23, 2019

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Athletic Club and Real Madrid are the new leaders of LaLiga Santander on 11 points and we look at their victories over Alavés and Sevilla, as well as discussing Granada's hugely impressive victory over a Barcelona side that just cannot win away from home.

We discuss that special Granada night with a man who was there, Heath Chesters (@HeathGCF). We talk Real Madrid with Kristofer McCormack (K_mc06). There's a chat with Jeremy Beren (JBBeren) of @IntoTheCalderon about Atlético Madrid's difficult week. Paco Polit (pacopolitENG) talks Levante and Villarreal. And Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) analyses Espanyol's latest setback, as well as telling us about his trip to see the women's teams of Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

There's all that and much more with host Euan McTear (@emctear), with sounds from À Punt Esports and Cadena Cope livening up the matchday recap even more.

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Espanyol's run to the 2007 UEFA Cup final Sep 19, 2019

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As the 2019/20 Europa League group stages get under way with Espanyol participating, we look back on the Catalan club's previous European adventure. Back in 2006/07, they went all the way to the final at Hampden Park in Glasgow, where they lost to Sevilla on penalties.

In this La Liga Lowdown episode, we discuss their qualification for that year's tournament, their route to the final, their coach Ernesto Valverde and discuss what it was like to experience that special game.

Hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear), there are contributions from Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge), Alex Fitzpatrick (@Mallorcalex100), Roman de Arquer (@Aeroslavee), Stuart Spencer (@StuartSpencer92), Nick Puñal (@PERICOZ) and Matt Clarke (@MattClark_08), plus UEFA commentary clips and music from Cachowrro

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Matchday 4 recap: What's happening at Valencia and how amazing is Ansu Fati? Sep 16, 2019

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Club football has returned and it has done so with plenty of drama. All of that is discussed in this LaLiga matchday four recap.

16-year-old Ansu Fati had a breakout performance for Barcelona, one that Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflects on. Valencia had their first match since the shock sacking of Marcelino and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) tries to work out what's going on. Real Sociedad christened the redeveloped Anoeta with a win and Spanish stadium expert Chris Clements (the man behind the @Estadios_Spain account) explains what has changed.

There's also a look at Villarreal's start to the season with Allen Dodson (@groguet01) of @VillarrealUSA and some analysis of Sevilla's rise to the top of the table from Gregor Chappelle (@GregorChappelle), plus commentary clips from Cadena Cope and LaLiga TV.

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