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RATINGS REFRESH - LA LIGA

 


La Liga:

 

We move over to Spain for todays edition, where we look at La Liga and which big changes could potentially be just around the corner. Some of these proposed changes come as a bit of a surprise, while others seem obvious and long overdue


Casemiro +1 Upgrade

First up on our list is a rarity, as while Real Madrid have had an awful season so far, Casemiro has been a ray of sunshine in an otherwise lacklustre side. With a few goals and assists from a defensive midfielder role, the 25-year-old Brazilian shows it can be done from just anywhere on the pitch. Hopefully this positive attitude and determination will rub off on his teammates, providing a massive turn around in the second half of the season.


Ter Stegen +2 Upgrade

From a struggling Real Madrid, we move over to their fiercest rivals and league leaders Barcelona. A side that are seemingly on cruise control right now, miles ahead in the league and absolutely flying. Ter Stegen is a player who has played a huge part in this success, games have been won, points have been secured and most importantly people are starting to notice just what this German goalkeeper is capable of. A plus 2 upgrade seems like it would be spot on here.


Busquets +1 Upgrade

Staying with Barcelona for a couple more picks here, and surprisingly we are mainly focusing on their defensive players. While Busquets, Ter Stegen and Alba make our list, Roberto could also be due for a boost alongside the likes of their new attacking midfielder, Paulinho. Back to Busquets for now though, and just like with the goalkeeper, it shows the importance of building a team from the back. Busquets has managed to completely lock down the midfield, controlling the tempo and speed all season and hence a +1 upgrade is due.


Jordi Alba +2 Upgrade

We move onto our third and final Barcelona player to feature in this shortlist, and while we have spoken about just how solid they have been defensively, we haven’t  looked at the key numbers, so here we go. With 20 games played in the league, Barcelona have scored an incredible 57 goals but what’s even more impressive is the 9 goals conceded, less than 1 every two games. When we also add the fact that Alba has 1 goal and 6 assists already this season, it becomes clear just how important he has been both going forward and defensively. 


Saul +1 Upgrade

Next up we move across to second place Atletico Madrid where we find Saul, a central midfielder who has both a Path to Glory and Inform card already. The consistency shown across the midfield this season is the sole reason we could be seeing an upgrade, ever-reliable and always present, a +1 boost could be on the cards here.


Bakambu +1 Upgrade

After a sensational start to the season, Bakambu’s momentum seems to have slowed down as we approached the half way mark. With 9 goals from just 15 appearances however, it becomes clear that when Bakambu is on fire, he is near unstoppable, and the multiple special cards we saw added earlier in the cycle are proof of exactly this. Hopefully this 25-year-old from Congo will recapture his early season form in the tail end of the football season, either way he has truly deserved a small boost for now.


Bale -1 Downgrade

While we have seen plenty of exciting upgrades mentioned across these guides, it feels like the right time to mention a couple of the players who perhaps haven’t had such a fantastic season so far. First up is the Welsh winger, Gareth Bale. After his big money move to Spain, it always felt like Bale never quite hit the highs we all expected. Whether it was due to competition, injuries, or simply poor performances, we were always left waiting for that little bit extra.


Benzema -1 Downgrade

Every transfer window sees this French striker linked with a move away from Real Madrid, yet every window closes with him staying put. At 30 years old, it becomes clear that he isn’t the player he once was, which makes it even more understandable to know that Madrid are looking for replacements. With just 2 goals and 3 assists from 13 appearances in the league this year, it just isn’t good enough for such a prestigious side and hence the possible -1 downgrade comes into play.

 

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