Within the space of 18 months, Granada have been transformed from a mid-table Segunda División outfit into a competitive LaLiga force
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As multi-talented individuals go, Josep Maria Minguella ranks high. From interpreter to agent, few have been so involved in Barcelona’s biggest decisions
Despite a career that many believe failed to fulfil its potential, Aleksandr Mostovoi is heralded as a legend in Vigo for his starring years at Celta
The infamous Copa de la Liga will never be lifted again but its legacy lives on in the whispers, shadows and food menus of Spain
Boasting Eto’o, Pandiani and Ibagaza, a gifted Real Mallorca would stun Spain in their golden years and lift the 2003 Copa del Rey
Underdogs Deportivo against Cruyff’s mighty Barcelona: the 1993/94 season remains the nerviest, enduring and memorable title race in LaLiga history
While Santi Cazorla is still blissfully leaving defenders in his wake, we shouldn’t take the third chapter of this extraordinary love story for granted
Having dropped down to the third tier and faced oblivion, Real Mallorca’s rise back to LaLiga – where they surely belong – has been dramatic
One of Madrid’s lesser lights, Getafe in their short existence have risen quickly through the leagues – and they’re now in Europe under Jose Bordalas
On the fringes at Inter, Philippe Coutinho sought to boost his career by moving to Espanyol, a six-month spell that showcased his tricky best
Coming through the ranks as part of Real Madrid’s legendary Quinta del Buitre, few of their own have gone on to greater things than Emilio Butragueño
Looking down at the drop zone in January, Valencia, led brilliantly by Marcelino, would finish the season with Copa del Rey glory and European football
They talk a lot in Spain about having big balls; Óscar de Marcos certainly does. Metaphorically, that is, and not just because of the swelling
He came in as one of football’s most intense managers and took Athletic Club to new heights – but, typically, Marcelo Bielsa left empty-handed
He came as a relative unknown in Europe, but Manuel Pellegrini would guide a host of star names to unprecedented success during five years at Villarreal
They’ve played a remarkable 166 games together for club and country and kept 92 clean sheets: no wonder they’re amongst the best pairings today
At face value, Barcelona have had a successful season, winning LaLiga again. But scratch beneath the veneer and shades of Real Madrid 1990 appear
As Barcelona languished in 12th, things looked bleak for Frank Rijkaard in the winter of 2003. However, the Catalans retained their faith – to great reward