Join Ajay and Jack as they discuss the latest hot topics from La Liga. The podcast covers goals, tactics, controversies, and other key storylines from the Spanish top flight. It provides analysis and commentary for English-speaking fans of Spanish football.
Episodes
Fermin flex gives Barcelona edge over Atlético Madrid
Clinical finishing from Fermin Lopez gives Barcelona a precious win at the Metropolitano. Real Madrid keep pace with a win at Mestalla, and Málaga remain winless.
Aúpa Athletic, Aúpa Atleti; and it's finally time for Manolo to go-go!
The Basque Country is Red and White! Are Espanyol about to embark on an exciting new chapter? And just how many milestones can Diego Simeone rack up?We kick off with the Basque derby, as Athletic Club edge Real Sociedad 2-1 to claim local bragging rights. We then turn our attention to Rayo Vallecano, who produced an emphatic 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo despite the adversity surrounding the club.Th
Mourinho masterclass in El Clásico!
Real Madrid breathe life into the title race with a deserved win at Camp Nou. An Mbappe brace coupled with a Mourinho knee slide!Elsewhere, Julian Alvarez earns a win for Atleti over Deportivo to extend their winning run and there's trouble ahead for Getafe and Espanyol as they slide into danger.
Too many goles to handle in La Liga as Barca, La Real and Real Madrid score 14 between them!
¡Gol Gol Gol Gol Gooooool!It’s been a weekend of goals, goals and more goals! Barcelona put five past Betis in a thrilling 5-2 victory, while Málaga suffered the same scoreline at home against a Real Sociedad side who are absolutely flying in front of goal and enjoying a purple patch. Real Madrid produced arguably their best performance of the season, sweeping Sevilla aside 4-1, while Osasuna made
Rayo fans land their message with paper planes protest, and Mou is left pulling his hair out!
Isn't it good to be back?! Real Madrid edge past Villarreal - but the cloud of injustice from referee decisions continues to swirl around the club. Barcelona dispatch Getafe without Raphinha - with a first goal for Antonio Gordon! And Betis' thumping of Osasuna was impressive, but spelled bad news for Osasuna manager Luis Ramis who has just been sacked.
Mou sees red, but not enough of them as Raphina oozes perfection!
Another big week of La Liga action is in the books and there’s plenty to get stuck into on La Liga Loca! 🇪🇸We start with a feisty Madrid derby, as Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a game packed with drama, intensity and plenty of talking points.Barcelona, meanwhile, got past a plucky Sevilla side, with Raphinha stealing the show by completing a perfect hat-trick. There was also a first win
Barca put the brakes on Racing, and Real Madrid defeat Elche thanks to their late goal Espi-cialist!
Barcelona and Raphinha can't stop scoring - can anyone keep pace? Real Madrid and Atleti will be hoping so and they both picked up wins before a mouthwatering Madrid derby on Sunday. Plus we cover Villarreal's struggles, a sodden Levante pitchside tunnel and finally some good news for Valencia!
Corbe-ran out of town, and Racing are keeping up pace
Liga Loca is back with another look at all the big talking points from the latest round of La Liga! 🇪🇸We start in Valencia, where Carlos Corberán has been sacked after a difficult start to the season. Was the decision inevitable, and where do Los Che go from here?We also look at Racing Santander’s impressive win over early surprise package Alavés, as Santander continue to make their return to the
That's My Boyé!
Lucas Boyé crushes Osasuna with a hat-trick to maintain Alaves' unbeaten start, nipping at the heels of Barcelona. Not far behind are Super Depor who are fired up by Super Auba as he bags the winner at Villarreal.Unhappy weekend for the Madrid giants as both Real and Atleti lose, while another Madrid club in Rayo claim their first win amongst more off the field chaos!
Goles galore; 5-star Levante, and Depor win the Nostalgia Derby!
Another week of La Liga Loca is here, and there’s plenty to get stuck into!We start with Racing Santander’s victory over Elche, before heading to Andalusia where Atlético beat Sevilla amongst all the noise surrounding Julián Álvarez and his future.Elsewhere, Levante put five past Betis in a statement performance, while Deportivo La Coruña beat Valencia in a result that felt like a time machine bac
A Merciless Metropolitano return for Julian Alvarez!
Are we witnessing a break up? It looked like that with Julian Alvarez booed all game by the riled up Atletico Madrid fans during their draw with Villarreal!Five star Barcelona cruise to win at Elche, they might not even need Julian after all! And Carlos Espi gives Mourinho a winning return in charge of Los Blancos as they defeated Espanyol.
The Old Boys are back in town as Racing and Deportivo get their first points!
La Liga is back, and so is La Liga Loca! We kick off the new season by diving into the biggest stories from an action-packed opening weekend.We discuss Sevilla vs Rayo, Alavés vs Getafe, and the emotional returns of Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña to the top flight, with both sides picking up draws against Villarreal and Elche respectively.And, of course, we have to talk about the bombshe
La Liga Preview - Vamos De Nuevo!
We talk title race, Mourinho, top 4 ambitions, the promoted teams, Legionnaire's disease and a bit of fungus. It's going to be another belter of a season!
Basque-ing in the summer sun
What is it about the Basque Country that produces so many top-class football managers?In this special episode of La Liga Loca, we take a deep dive into six Basque coaches who have made, or are making, their mark on the game.We discuss Mikel Arteta and his ability to constantly adapt and evolve, Andoni Iraola’s rise to the top, Xabi Alonso’s journey from midfield maestro to elite coach, and Unai Em
Spain - Campeones del Mundo! Y Por Qué No?
Spain rule the world once again after overcoming a disappointing Argentina in the final! We look back at how they did it, what went wrong for Argentina...and contemplate if anyone can stop Spain's dominance.
World Cup Special
Spain are among the favourites for World Cup glory, but can La Roja turn potential into a trophy? We also shine a light on some of La Liga’s most exciting under-the-radar talents. From emerging stars ready for a breakout season to hidden gems flying below the radar, we pick out the players every football fan should be watching before the rest of the world catches on. Whether you're a Spain sup
Adios to Girona and Mallorca!
The season has come to an end, and we see Girona and Mallorca drop down to La Segunda - we look back at a crazy last day in the La Liga season!
The Little Barrels staring down the barrel
Mallorca lose out to Levante in a genuine relegation 6 pointer, and they are left with a foot and a half in La Segunda. Alaves and Espanyol secure safety, whilst Girona find themselves in the relegation zone. Can they overhaul one of Elche, Osasuna and Levante to secure safety? It's all set for a dramatic final day!
Relegation roulette - nobody's safe!
This crazy and unprecedented relegation battle took more twists and turns with unlikely wins for Sevilla, Levante, Alaves and Espanyol! Plus Betis will be back at Europe's top table next season
Pre-El Clásico Chaos as the champions are crowned 👑
This week we break down FC Barcelona winning El Clásico against Real Madrid CF to officially seal the La Liga title, while tensions and infighting continue to grow in Madrid.We also cover Sevilla FC’s dramatic last-minute winner to ease their relegation fears, and ask what has gone so wrong for RCD Espanyol?
Marcelino to disembark the Yellow Submarine
Villarreal put 5 past Levante but are shaken as Marcelino decides to say adiós, and Valverde celebrates 500 games with Athletic Club by sticking 4 past Alaves. Meanwhile Real keep Barca waiting for the title ahead of El Clásico!
Relegation Scrappy Doo
Late drama, relegation scraps, and a step closer to glory 👀This week we break down Sevilla FC’s last-gasp heartbreak against CA Osasuna, a huge win for Elche CF over Real Oviedo in the survival fight, and how a Toni Martínez inspired Deportivo Alavés saw off RCD Mallorca.Plus, we look at how FC Barcelona are edging ever closer to the final.
Sevilla tempt doomsday scenario after loss at Levante
Sevilla save their worst performance under Luis Garcia to lose at Levante and are now teetering above the drop zone. Barca keep the nine point gap to Real Madrid but at a cost of an injured Yamal. And Atleti can't stop losing!
UnReal! Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey
A dramatic Copa del Rey final takes centre stage on this week’s episode of La Liga Loca.Real Sociedad are crowned champions after a tense 2-2 draw with Atlético Madrid! We break down the key moments, the turning points, and how La Real held their nerve to get over the line.From Atlético’s perspective, it’s a painful one, after a few big weeks, but they only have themselves to blame!All the analysi
Kings of Catalunya...and Spain?
Barcelona overpower hapless Espanyol to go nine points clear, after Real Madrid stutter again at home. Is La Liga all wrapped up? And it's a fascinating weekend at the bottom of the table as Sevilla, Oviedo, Mallorca and Elche all win. Plus Real Sociedad and Alaves play out a chaotic 3-3 draw at La Anoeta.
Champions League Special: Big Worries for the Big Dos.
It’s a big week of European football and we break down both sides of the Madrid story in the Champions League quarter-finals.Real Madrid fall to a 2-1 defeat at home to Bayern in the first leg, leaving plenty of questions ahead of the return. What went wrong, and can they turn it around?Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid take control of their tie against Barcelona, securing a 2-0 advantage to take back to
Muriqi pierces Real Madrid's title hopes
Real Madrid are stunned by a late Muriqi winner to fall 7 points behind Barcelona in the title race, who edged Atletico Madrid in a controVARsial game ahead of their Champions League quarter final duel. Mallorca's win boosted their survival hopes, whilst Sevilla are plunged into relegation crisis mode following their hapless defeat to basement boys Oviedo.
Norwegian Wood
Another packed weekend in La Liga and plenty to get into on this week’s episode of La Liga Loca.Real Madrid and Barcelona both cruise to comfortable wins, brushing aside Elche and Sevilla respectively, while Mallorca boost their survival hopes with a huge victory over Espanyol. Oviedo also pick up a vital result against Valencia to keep their hopes alive.We also try to make sense of one of the str
Spain rule Britannia (for now) in the Champions League!
The Premier League supremacy was given a rude awakening this week, led by a Fede Valverde inspired dismantling of Manchester City and an Atletico Madrid humbling of hapless Spurs. Barca also grab a late equaliser to dampen the spirits of an energetic Newcastle United.
The Copa del Rey winners & losers - and a big weekend for big men
Another dramatic weekend in La Liga and plenty to get into on this week’s episode of La Liga Loca.Real Madrid scrape past Celta Vigo, while Martín Demichelis makes his managerial debut for Mallorca in last gasp 2–2 draw with Osasuna in the battle of the big men.Atlético Madrid get the better of Real Sociedad ahead of the Copa del Rey final in six weeks’ time, and Barcelona just manage to edge past
Record breaker Lamine fires three to sink the Yellow Submarine!
Lamine becomes the youngest hat-trick hero for Barcelona, and Sevilla fight back to draw against Betis in El Gran Derbi
Real Madrid stumble and fall in Pamplona
This week on La Liga Loca, we’re joined by La Liga London to break down another dramatic round in Spain.Real Madrid were stunned away at Osasuna - what went wrong, and what does it mean for the title race? Villarreal claimed local bragging rights with a derby win over Valencia, while Atlético Madrid continued their relentless form, with Sørloth leading the charge in a ruthless display against an E
Girona upset their Catalan rivals to allow Real Madrid a way back to the top
It was a weekend of derbies with Atletico crumbling against homeless Rayo, Barcelona suffering more VAR headaches against Girona, and Valencia prevailing over Levante. Plus Arbeloa finds his groove as Real Madrid sweep past Real Sociedad to climb to the summit.
Athletic Club and La Real Basque in glory, while the Valencian sun is fading fast
Barça’s kids stepping up again (along with old man Lewa) Athletic win a 6-goal thriller before their Basque semi vs. La Real who looked sharp against Elche.... oh and Madrid scrape through against woeful Valencia!
Lamine's goal gets his dad in the mood!
A Yamal-inspired Barcelona eases them past Elche, Real Madrid scrape past city rivals Rayo in an unconvincing display. And Espanyol's poor form causes concern for Manolo.
Title up your seatbelts, La Liga is back on!
The title race is back on, Levante finally win at home, Valencia survive late drama, and Oviedo give Barça get a helping hand, or three.
San Sebastian sounds the drums to re-launch the title race!
Goncalo Guedes stuns Barcelona to open the door for Real Madrid, who labour past Levante in Arbeloa's first league game. Elsewhere Girona find themselves inexplicably in the top half!
Barcelona take the Supercopa and Xabi Alonso takes his leave...
We unpack an eventful Supercopa as Barcelona lift the trophy, Xabi Alonso is given his marching orders and Álvaro Arbeloa comes in. Is he the Mister to steady the ship at Real Madrid?
Joan Garcia is the King of Catalunya!
No Mbappe, no mproblem for Real Madrid as Gonzalo sweeps a hat-trick past Betis. Sevilla and Valencia suffer the backlash of their fans, and Joan Garcia is the rat that roared like a lion as Barca sneak past Espanyol.
Feliz OsasuNavidad, Elche in a Winter Wonderland and Birthday Boy Kylian's record year
A perfectly wrapped final episode before the Christmas break. Barça beat Villarreal in a huge clash at the top, Elche blow Rayo away with a stunning 4–0 and some seriously fluid football, Madrid see off Sevilla as questions swirl around Vinícius Jr’s future, and Osasuna cruise past Alavés… Feliz Osasunavidad
Christmas sackings in La Liga but not at the Bernabeu!
There wasn't too much festive cheer for Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo as they sacked Sergio Francisco and Luis Carrion respectively. Meanwhile Real Madrid stumble past Alaves to give Xabi Alonso brief respite while Barcelona keep on winning.
Torres keeps Barca on top, Madrid upset again, Athletic get the gold vs. Atleti, and Elche are cruising
Maybe Ferran Torres is that fox in a box! More problems for Xabi's, Athletic beating Atleti, Elche cruising, and a little Tyrese Dolan admiration sprinkled in.
Real Madrid emphatically answer their critics, whilst Barcelona overcome in-form Atleti to remain top
A Raphinha inspired Barcelona showed off their attacking flair to put Atletico Madrid to the sword. Under pressure, Real Madrid responded 24 hours later by overcoming an intense San Mames to run out 3-0 winners against a stuttering Athletic Club.
Barça bounce back, Villarreal are La Real heartbreakers and Sevilla es Bética
Barça take care of business vs Alavés, Villarreal break La Real hearts to keep their title charge rolling, Betis win the Seville derby (of course it got feisty)... oh and Madrid slip up again to Girona
Barcelona and Yamal put on a show during their historic return to the new Camp Nou!
Athletic Club prove to be the most accommodating of guests at Barcelona's house warming. Villarreal and Atleti grind out wins to keep pace, and Real Madrid stutter to another draw at Elche.
LewanGOALski is back, Rayo prove a Real test, and can Villarreal cause an upset?
A Galician delight of a night for Lewandowski and Barca at Celta, Real Madrid stumble and are Villarreal on for a title charge?
Real Sociedad bask in victory over Athletic Club, and Barca get back to winning ways
Gorrotxategi signs off a thrilling Basque derby to give Real Sociedad real momentum, and Yamal shrugs off his romance woes to fire Barcelona to victory. Plus it's all smiles for Vinicius, but it's Mbappe and Bellingham who deliver yet again.
El Clásico delivers a clash of the egos and the relegation battle hots up!
Xabi Alonso’s El Clásico tactical masterclass — and a relegation fight no one saw coming, or did we?
El Clásico Preview - time for Bellingham, Rashford to shine?
An in-depth preview to the biggest game in club football and why Real Madrid might have the edge. Plus a look into the spectacular collapse of the La Liga in Miami project.
Grumpy uncle Flick, Madrid stay top, and Oviedo Carrión losing
Ajay and Jack break down another mad week in La Liga — protests over Miami, chaos in the Catalan derby, Flick fuming, Madrid grinding & Sevilla slipping up against Mallorca.
La Liga gets the green light to play in Miami - is this good for football?
Ajay and Jack react to the news that Barcelona and Villarreal will play a La Liga match in Miami, and what this means for the fans.In no major surprise, La Roja are shaping up very nicely ahead of the World Cup. Plus Paunovic gets the boot in Oviedo and it is not Santi Cazorla's fault!
Barca slip up and is Jack Valencia's unlucky charm?
Barca slip up, Real pounce, and the relegation battle is hotting up.
Atletico Madrid inflict "la maneta" on Real Madrid as Barcelona move top!
Real Madrid suffer a derby day to forget and Barcelona edge past La Real with the help of a returning Lamine Yamal. Plus Elche are still unbeaten!
Madrid march on, Alvarez shows who's boss, and Yamal's love life
Real Madrid sweep Levante aside, Julian "Araña" Alvarez hits a hat-trick, and we delve into Yamal's love life!
Tardy Rashford makes quick amends!
Barcelona and Real Madrid march on, Atleti give up ANOTHER lead and Girona press the self destruct button to pile the pressure on Michel!
Six up for Barca and Atleti win a football match!
Ajay and Jack delve into the weekend's La Liga action, Barca hit six against Valencia, Real red card misery, and Simeone's Atleti are back!
Barca leave it late against Levante
Join Ajay and Jack as they dissect Barca's late show against a deflated Levante. Also we'll look back on an emotional return of La Liga football to Oviedo.
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