La Liga Lowdown show

La Liga Lowdown

Summary: A brand new weekly mini-podcast bringing you the best in Spanish football, focusing on LaLiga, arguably the best league in the world. We'll tell you not just what happened, but how and why, using our extensive squad of reporters spread throughout Spain. We'll have big-name interviews with current and former players and managers from LaLiga, and we'll truly interact with our listeners, featuring them in our content, encouraging their comments and challenging them regularly. Follow us and chat with us on Twitter: twitter.com/LaLigaLowdown Watch our videos on YouTube: youtube.com/c/LaLigaLowdown Insight. Interviews. Interaction. In English. Spanish Football. Sorted.

Podcasts:

 Matchday 38 recap: The one when Atlético Madrid are champions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:44

It’s our final matchday recap podcast of the 2020/21 LaLiga season and we start by congratulating the champions Atlético Madrid. Ruairidh Barlow (@RuairidhBarlow) brings us the energetic commentary clips of the goals in Los Rojiblancos’ decisive victory in Valladolid, while we hear from Atleti fans Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) and Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) as they explain what this title means. We also hear about how Elche secured survival, with Elche fan Keith Farnan (@Keith_678) praising Fran Escribá for the excellent job he has done there. David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) joins the pod too to talk about EuroBetis. Then, Allen Dodson (@groguet01) has his say on Villarreal’s lack of rotation in their loss to Real Madrid and looks ahead to the Europa League final. As always, the podcast is hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear).   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Real Betis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:20

This is the latest episode in our series looking at the history of every club in Spain’s top division. This time the focus is on Real Betis, one of the very best-supported clubs in Spain. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and recaps some of the club’s highlight moments, before Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) walk us through the club's history. Then, Andrew Miller (@AndrewMillerNBA) picks and discusses three all-time Real Betis legends, before David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) explains what makes a matchday at the Benito Villamarín so special.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 37: The one when Atleti kept the dream alive | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:34

The penultimate round of the 2020/21 LaLiga season was one for the ages, as Atlético Madrid came from behind to defeat Osasuna and stay top of the standings. Host Euan McTear (@emctear) checks in on Atleti fan Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren), to see how he coped with all that drama, while Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) also offers the Real Madrid fan perspective after they won in Bilbao to keep the pressure on. Barcelona are now ruled out of the title race and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) reflects on their most recent disappointment, while also praising Celta Vigo’s positive end to the season. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) serves up all the drama from the relegation battle, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) explains how the return of fans to LaLiga stadiums went and there’s even more in this matchday recap too.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Levante | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:51

In the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown club podcasts series, we tell the story of Levante and how they established themselves as a regular top-flight club. Euan McTear (@emctear) starts the podcast by looking back over some of the Granotas’ all-time highlights. Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) then provide the detail on the club's history. Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) picks three all-time Levante legends. Then, Pål Ødegård (@paalpot75) explains what a matchday at Levante’s Estadi Ciutat de València is like.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 36 recap: The one when Barcelona fell out of the race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:03

In this recap episode of the midweek LaLiga Santander action, we start off by discussing Barcelona’s collapse against Levante and how that 3-3 draw came about, with host Euan McTear (@emctear) joined by Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to break down all the implications of it. We also discuss the two Madrid teams and their victories, with Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) reflecting on the way Atleti fans suffered through their win against Real Sociedad and with Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) happily surprised by the comfortable way Real Madrid dealt with Granada. There’s also discussion of the relegation battle and how the bottom six is as tight as ever. We have Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) bringing the local commentary clips from Vitoria Gasteiz as Alavés won their six-pointer against Elche.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 35 recap: The one when nobody was happy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:01

We’ve got a momentous LaLiga matchday to recap this Monday, as we had Barcelona vs Atlético and Real Madrid vs Sevilla on the same weekend. Both games were draws, leaving every side a little frustrated and unhappy. Joining host Euan McTear (@emctear) to discuss these matches, we’ve got Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) on the game at the Camp Nou and Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) on events at Valdebebas, including that dramatic penalty incident. In this episode, we also hear about the drama of the relegation battle, starting with Matt Clark’s (@MattClark_08) recap of Alavés vs Levante. Then Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) explains what’s going on at Valencia, where it was a weekend of fan protests.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Real Valladolid | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:30

This is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club and, in this week's edition, it's time for the story of Real Valladolid. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts off by looking back at some of Real Valladolid’s many promotions into Spain’s top division. Then, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) discuss the club's history, Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) picks three Real Valladolid legends and Pucela fan Martin Devlin (@MartiRVCF) describes the club's matchday experience and explains what the fans are all about.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 34 recap: The one with the oaf | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:12

The LaLiga title race really is heating up and we discuss the top three in this matchday recap, with Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) explaining his relief at the penalty miss that saw Atlético hold on to defeat Elche, with Emily Wilson (@wilson_emt) praising Éder Militão’s role in Real Madrid’s win over Osasuna and with Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) going through the details of Barcelona’s victory over Valencia with host Euan McTear (@emctear). It’s not just the title race that we discuss, though. We look at what’s going on up and down the LaLiga table, with Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) bringing the best commentary clips from Kike García’s Basque derby hat-trick for Eibar, as well as his coach’s somewhat unflattering compliment.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Getafe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:46

This episode is the next in our series looking at every club in Spain’s top division. In this one, we tell the story of Getafe as Euan McTear (@emctear) looks at a few of their highlight moments and as Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) talk us through the club's history. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) then tells tales of three all-time Getafe legends, before Dom Tancock (@dorsetdom1905) explains what the matchday experience is like at the club and why they're worth following.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 32 recap: The one with the extra minute | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:49

The LaLiga title race is getting even tighter with each passing week and we start this episode off by discussing the teams at the top, with host Euan McTear (@emctear) reflecting on Atlético’s latest slip-up as they lost in Bilbao, with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) dissecting Barcelona’s win at Villarreal, with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) explaining the weird final minute in Sevilla’s win over Granada and with David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) giving his views after Real Madrid and Real Betis’ goalless draw. We also focus in on the relegation battle and speak to Elche fan Keith Farnan (@Keith_678) about their huge victory and about the strange Édgar Badía situation.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Real Sociedad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:06

In the latest episode of this La Liga Lowdown series, we tell the story of Real Sociedad from their origins to their 2019/20 Copa del Rey triumph. Euan McTear (@emctear) starts the podcast by looking back over some of the club's all-time highlights. Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) then provide the detail and anecdotes on the club's history. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) picks his three all-time La Real legends. Then, Phil Ball (@PhilBallTweets) explains what the football scene in San Sebastián is like and what the matchday experience is like.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 31 recap: The one when Osasuna are Super | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:59

We had midweek LaLiga action over Wednesday and Thursday, so there’s plenty to discuss in this special matchday recap. Ignasi Torné (@groundhopperbcn) explains Osasuna’s best run of form in almost a decade. Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) talks us through Alavés boss Javi Calleja’s win over his former club. Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge) reflects on Atlético Madrid’s win that keeps them top of the table. Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) revels in the feel good factor around Real Madrid’s victory in Cádiz. And, David Whitworth (@DCWh1tw0rth) tells us how he’s proud of 10-man Real Betis’ battling performance against Athletic Club. It’s all hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear), with just a few Super League comments brought up along the way.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 33 recap: The one where Barcelona have the perfect weekend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:42

It was a great weekend for Barcelona as they won the Copa del Rey and as Real Madrid dropped points in LaLiga. We discuss all of that in this recap of the weekend’s action, starting with Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) bringing the best commentary clips from the cup final and then with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) analysing the triumph and what it means to Barça fans. Then, Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) reveals his frustration at Real Madrid’s failure to defeat Getafe, while Gregor Chappelle (@gregorchappelle) reflects on Sevilla’s latest win and analyses their title chances. It’s all hosted by Euan McTear (@emctear), who recaps the other big results of the weekend too.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Story Of: Villarreal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:52

This is the latest episode of our La Liga Lowdown podcast series in which we tell the story of each LaLiga Santander club. In this week's episode, it's the story of Villarreal. Euan McTear (@emctear) hosts and starts the episode by looking at some of the European highlights this club has achieved. Then, Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) talk us through the club's history, Alex Brotherton (@alex_brotherton) picks his top three Villarreal legends and then Villarreal fan Robin Stacey describes the club's matchday experience.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Matchday 30 recap: The one with the rainy Clásico | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:17

It was Clásico weekend in LaLiga and that’s where we start this recap episode, with Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) joining host Euan McTear (@emctear) to discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona and the major talking points from that game. Later, Rob Hextall (@robhextall) provides the lowdown on the coaching change that has taken place at Alavés, Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) analyses Valencia’s comeback draw against Real Sociedad and Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) breaks down the huge relegation six-pointer between Huesca and Elche. There’s all that and much more in this Matchday 30 recap.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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