All posts tagged "cantera"

The curious case of Atletico Madrid and their failed youth

In a country suffering more than most from the current global economic crisis, Spanish football clubs are...
When the nastiest rivalry in Spain was between Barcelona and Athletic

This is an exclusive extract offered to El Centrocampista by the collective of writers at The...
¡La cantera! – The changing face of one club in Spain

In the summer of 2009 Granada CF was a club weeks away from collapse. Italian investment, matched...
La Liga clubs look to finish the job in Europe

EFE After successful first legs, three La Liga teams are looking to secure their place in...
THE BASQUE FOOTBALL FACTORY – Where Athletic Club de Bilbao breed their stars

Just over forty years ago, Athletic Club de Bilbao moved their training facilities away from the...
A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL – The early candidates for the relegation battle

By Richard Thorburn Such is the dominance of Real Madrid and Barcelona over Spanish football, it is...