Category: La roja

Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral has all but confirmed that Atletico Madrid will be successful in their bid to sign Alex Baena. The Yellow Submarine have been in negotiations with Atletico for several weeks, but after returning home from the Club World Cup, Los Colchoneros appear to have picked up […]

The first serious changes to the refereeing body in Spain have taken place, with the fall of Luis Medina Cantalejo and Carlos Clos Gomez. Following a season full of controversy and with a club statement from Real Madrid calling for sackings, the first dismissals have occurred. Los Blancos were the […]

Never before has officiating in Spain been such a consistent part of headlines in Spanish football, despite a history of controversy. Real Madrid have made it their mission to reform the refereeing system, and it is thought that fresh changes are on the way this summer. However the Referees Technical […]

Spain captain Alvaro Morata has spoken regularly about the impact of abuse on social media and the street on his mental health. After the latest episode of abuse, the authorities have taken action. The former Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid forward has been something of a lightning rod for criticism […]

Earlier this week, Joan Garcia completed a move to Barcelona. He is to be the starting goalkeeper for Hansi Flick, and as such, his chances of a long-awaited Spain call-up are expected to increase. Luis de la Fuente has chances for Spain call-up next season Garcia was one of best […]

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is aiming to bounce back as qualification for the 2026 World Cup kicks off in September. La Roja’s place in June’s UEFA Nations League final series means their drive to qualify for the World Cup will be squeezed into three autumnal windows. A penalty […]

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has responded to criticism aimed at his team and Lamine Yamal following their UEFA Nations League final loss. La Roja saw their reign as Nations League champions ended by Portugal as Roberto Martinez’s charges sealed a penalty shootout win in Munich. Veteran striker Alvaro […]

Spain national team captain Alvaro Morata has admitted he faces a huge call over his future with La Roja in 2025. Luis de la Fuente again opted to start him on the bench in Spain’s UEFA Nations League final defeat to Portugal. Mikel Oyarzabal scored in Morata’s absence before De […]

Spain handed over their UEFA Nations League title to Portugal as Roberto Martinez’s side secured a penalty shootout win in Munich. La Roja were pegged back by Cristiano Ronaldo’s second half goal and Alvaro Morata’s spot kick miss allowed Portugal to power over the line. Player ratings Unai Simon – […]

Spain have lost their first final under Luis de la Fuente as La Roja suffered penalty shootout UEFA Nations League heartbreak against Portugal. A 2-2 draw after 120 minutes meant the tie went to spot kicks in Munich as De la Fuente saw his title defence ended at the Allianz […]