La Liga Lowdown's 2024/25 season review

·30 min·3 clips

Why did Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid fans grow 'mad' this season, and what really happened with Julián Álvarez's penalty?

The episode begins with the four hosts gathering for a season recap, noting fan reactions from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid supporters. Paco sets the tone by mentioning disappointments, surprises, and overachievers, emphasizing the season's competitiveness till matchday 38. Román discusses Barcelona's successful bounce-back domestically and near-Champions League final, while Ben, as the neutral, highlights the race for Europe, praising Athletic Club's Champions League qualification and Faltar's celebrations. Ben then analyzes the dynamic between Real Madrid and Barcelona, noting Real Madrid's failure to win major trophies despite Mbappé's arrival and Carlo Ancelotti's departure. The hosts segue into Sevilla's managerial changes, with Victor Horta out and Antonio Cordon in, targeting Emanuel Alguacil. They then debate best players, with Ben and Román favoring Raphinha for his consistent campaign, though Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez receive honorable mentions. Paco adds Anthony at Betis as a standout for half a season. The conversation shifts to best coaches, with Hansi Flick acknowledged as top, but Heraldev at Faltar and Iñigo Pérez also praised; Carlos Corberán's impact at Valencia is highlighted for turning around a struggling team. Disappointments are discussed, with Román citing Ancelotti, Michel at Girona, and Diego Martínez at Las Palmas. Ben adds Conor Gallagher's underwhelming stint at Atlético Madrid, while Paco lists various letdowns like Villarreal's defense and Real Sociedad's lack of ambition. The hosts briefly touch on promotions, with Levante and Elche coming up, and playoff contenders like Real Oviedo and Mirandés. They look ahead to summer topics, including Zubimendi's potential move and Barcelona's interest in Espanyol's keeper. The episode concludes with predictions for Spain's Nations League match and a teaser for future content on the Club World Cup and Real Madrid news.

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A lively four-way La Liga recap with sharp manager picks, lingering disputes and a touch of Spain-fuelled overconfidence.

La Liga Lowdown's season recap turns a full campaign into a brisk four-way review, as Matt Clarke, Roman, Ben and Paco sort through disappointments, surprises and teams that overachieved.

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You want four familiar La Liga voices arguing through a season recap before Spain starts winning everything in their future tense.

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