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The Pure La Liga XI

Oct 26, 2023

Podcast discusses the selection of the best players in La Liga, including naming conventions and position dilemmas. They explore the concept of urging players to shoot and the stubbornness displayed by players. The cultural impact of Spanish football coverage is explored, as well as the ideal lineup for a La Liga XI team. The inclusion of Gooty and the forward line is discussed, as well as underrated strikers and their suitability for the Pure La Liga XI team.

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The Pure La Liga XI features a diverse lineup of players from Spanish football, including multiple left-backs named 'Fran' and an abundance of Serbians.

The team is managed by John Benjamin Toschack and plays their home matches at El Cajita de Cerillas, also known as the shoebox.

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A Well-Balanced and Nostalgic La Liga 11

Diego Lopez guards the goal, with a back four consisting of Alba Ferre, Joan Captavilla, Diego Godin, and Raul Albiol. The midfield trio consists of Ruben Baraja, Juan Carlos Valeron, and the mercurial Guti. Up front, Arrits Aduriz leads the line, supported by the flamboyant Joaquin and the stylish Pedro Munitez. The team is managed by the experienced John Benjamin Toschack, and they play their home matches at the El Cajita de Cerillas, affectionately known as the shoebox.

Introduction

3min

Introduction of Portuguese-speaking guest and discussion of 'hit-it' situation

2min

Urge to Shoot and Stubbornness in Football

4min

Discussion of La Liga 11 and the Rivista Studio

3min

The Cultural Impact of Spanish Football Coverage

2min

Ideal Lineup for a La Liga XI

20min

The Inclusion of Gooty and the Forward Line

4min

Underrated Strikers and the Pure La Liga XI

17min

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker and Jack Lang to compile the quintessential lineup of players from the last few decades of Spanish football and its many idiosyncrasies.

The selection panel weigh up "the Spanish Dave Beasant", at least three left-backs called "Fran", the inevitable Joaquin, a 7/10 story about Ruben Baraja, some pretty playmakers, an astonishing number of Serbians and a heartbreaking choice between two ageing Basque goal-getters.

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