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Messi joined by four Real Madrid players in LaLiga Team of the Season

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Messi joined by four Real Madrid players in LaLiga Team of the Season Now the 2019/20 LaLiga campaign has concluded we can reveal our WhoScored Team of the Season. It may come as no surprise champions Real Madrid dominate the best rated XI. Zinedine Zidane's side finished five points clear of Barcelona to secure their first league title since 2017. Meanwhile, a draw o...

Faultless Real Madrid boast pairing in LaLiga Team of the Month for June

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Faultless Real Madrid boast pairing in LaLiga Team of the Month for June With June done and dusted, now is time to reflect on the first month of LaLiga action since lockdown restrictions were eased in Spain. In the space of six games, Barcelona have all but handed Real Madrid the title after a run of three draws in four matches. Zinedine Zidane's side, meanwhile, won all...

Europe's top 50 - Part III: Dortmund, Juventus and Real Madrid stars feature from 36-40

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Europe's top 50 - Part III: Dortmund, Juventus and Real Madrid stars feature from 36-40 Continuing our countdown, which started on Monday, of our top 50 players in Europe's top five leagues, a pair of electrifying wing-backs feature in spots 36-40.Elsewhere a Real Madrid goal machine, one of Juventus' star performers and Leicester ball winner make up the next five spots.The top perform...

Revealed: Which teams elite strikers fare worst against featuring Messi, Rashford and Neymar

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Revealed: Which teams elite strikers fare worst against featuring Messi, Rashford and Neymar A lot is often made of a striker having a particular good goalscoring record against a certain opponent or set of teams. Jamie Vardy, for example, has a terrific record against the Premier League's established top-six. Of his most favoured opponents, so to speak, the top three are Arsenal (9 goals),...

LaLiga Team of the Month: League leaders Barcelona dominate Messi-led XI

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LaLiga Team of the Month: League leaders Barcelona dominate Messi-led XI Here we run through the best WhoScored rated XI in LaLiga from the month of December 2019, with additional information about their Football Index share prices. Players must have made at least three appearances over the month to make the team. Goalkeeper: Unai Simon (Athletic Club) - 7.27 ratingFootb...

LaLiga midway roundup: Messi king but Real Madrid edge Barcelona in team of the season

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LaLiga midway roundup: Messi king but Real Madrid edge Barcelona in team of the season Now the winter break is upon us in LaLiga, we have the ideal opportunity to take stock of the season so far in Spain. As well as revealing our LaLiga Team of the Season at the midway point (10+ appearances), we also take a broader reflection on the division, assessing the best and worst aspects, we ...

Barcelona vs Real Madrid stat pack: Everything to know ahead of El Clasico

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid stat pack: Everything to know ahead of El Clasico With fierce rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid set to do battle for the first time this season on Wednesday night we've delved into the stats and trends that may help you select your bets for the big one!Barcelona will be without Ousmane Dembele and Arthur, while Real Madrid have Eden Hazard and Marce...

LaLiga Team of the Month: Hazard, Messi and Benzema make the cut

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LaLiga Team of the Month: Hazard, Messi and Benzema make the cut Here we run through the WhoScored Team of the Month for November in LaLiga. Goalkeeper: Jasper Cillessen (Valencia) - 7.29 rating Valencia won three of their four league matches in November and Jasper Cillessen played a key role between the sticks. In fact, only two shot-stoppers made more saves tha...

Why Real Madrid have signed Jovic and what it means for Benzema

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Why Real Madrid have signed Jovic and what it means for Benzema For some time now many have wondered when Real Madrid would make a move for a striker, with Karim Benzema occupying the role in the middle of a front three for the best part of a decade.Many have accused the Frenchman of being overshadowed and outclassed by those around him in that time, so it&rsquo...

La Liga Best XI: Lionel Messi beaten to player of month award for April

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La Liga Best XI: Lionel Messi beaten to player of month award for April Here we reveal the best rated XI from the month of April in La Liga and run through the top five WhoScored rated players from within it. 5. Koke (Atletico Madrid) - 7.53 ratingKoke will perhaps be disappointed with his individual campaign when he has time to take stock in the summer but the 27-year-...