Why Real Madrid should win La Liga again
Past trends indicate three in a row for Calderon and co
Once the sangria induced hangovers have cleared, Spain’s footballing fraternity will have to stop basking in their Euro 2008 glory and look forward to kicking lumps out of each other in the new La Liga season. Because we care so much, here’s a guide to just about everything that’s going to happen.
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» Real Madrid have secured successive La Liga titles but not since 1990-1994 (Barcelona) have any Primera Liga side managed to retain the championship three years in a row. However, the last time Real Madrid won consecutive league titles, they went on to win five in succession – 1985-1990.
» chickendinner superfact: Celta Vigo finished sixth in 2005/06 and were relegated the very next season. Real Zaragoza ended the 2006/07 season in sixth position and also found themselves relegated a year later. That spells bad news for Racing Santander who were this year’s sixth placed side.
» In four of the past five seasons, the side that finished fourth in La Liga went on to struggle in the next campaign, finishing tenth or lower and on one occasion being relegated. Atletico Madrid may be in for a long season.
Tags: Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Chelsea, Euro 2008, La Liga, Malaga CF, Manchester United, Numancia, Primera Liga, Racing Santander, Ramon Calderon, Real Madrid, Real Zaragoza, Sporting de Gijon, Valencia, Villarreal
Posted: August 29th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment 
