Ever since Messi left, I don’t even care or follow Spanish football, and I still listen to these guys every week. They are that good…

This is a great pod. I don’t have time to catch all the games and this keeps me updated

As Barça are wallowing in mediocrity and Madrid are middling with an aging team but backing into winning a lackluster league I am listening to the pod less. The two Madrid based journos try to hide their bias but they seem to rejoice in Barça incompetence and slurp the average, what they were Madrid veterans, and Asensio for some reason. Y como se mojan por Vinicius.

Almost all the La Liga coverage available in the English-speaking world feels like it looks in from the outside, looking at La Liga with a Premier League or MLS lens. Phil and Sid give something refreshingly different, partly because they live there and live it, and also because they’re good at translating not only the differences in the game but also the culture in which the game is played. A listen I look forward to every week.

Is there a reason you guys speak so infrequently about Sevilla’s games? I’m always interested in your analysis, but you never make time for it? You realize they are second only to Manchester City in goals allowed in all of Europe?

At first I thought it was a couple of hitmen in dark glasses. Then I realized it was a few Spanish football podcasts heavies. What the difference really? On a serious note I love the pod. I have one beef and it’s probably a crap thing to say because I don’t know if it can actually be changed but if something could be done in production it would be huge. Once you notice it you can’t un-notice it. When Phil speaks there always seems to be a slurring almost whistling inhaling deeply thru his teeth type of a sound. It’s like nails on a chalkboard

The best!! Around!! Nothin ever gonna bring them down!!!

Parece que los que hacian este podcast se quitaron. Ya hasta se escuchan aburridos. Que pena que le perdieron el cariño a hacerlo. A penas ponen 1 episodio semanal.

Love that he is on every soccer podcast out there and tells it like it is

The person who said Sid had an annoying voice is a loser and has no friends, Sid has friends and is not a loser

Thanks Sid and Phil for great match reviews and interesting side notes that I don’t get anywhere else. This is the only podcast I have become a patron of. If you follow LaLiga, this is the pod for you.

I first discovered Sid on ESPN FC and is by far my favorite person to listen to analyze Football other than Glenn Hoddle lol

Sid and Phil are the best - could listen to them all day.

R Great!! Thanks Sid u and the other guy R smashing!

Highly recommend this podcast for any fan who wants to know more information about La Liga. Their review and analysis of the week’s games are well thought out. Although, they do focus on Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid they make sure they take time to talk about the other clubs in La Liga and even mention La Segunda. Also, they provide teasers from past La Liga seasons which is one of my favorite things they incorporate. Give it a try, they love La Liga.

Best Spanish football pod out there

I’ve been following Spanish football since I was a kid, reading Spanish newspapers every day. There’s nothing out there that covers Spanish football the way this podcast does. You won’t get the daily news here, but you’ll get the far more valuable analysis and in depth reporting. A must listen.

Sid, Phil, and Al have been my ‘boots on the ground’ in Spain for 6 years now. I fell in love with Spanish football thanks to Phil Ball’s Morbo long ago, and ever since have been enraptured by the people, culture, history, and politics woven throughout the tapestry of the Spanish game. The intro music puts a big fat grin on my face every time it rolls because I know I am about to enjoy some news and opinion all while laughing and learning. Keep it up, chaps!!

Long time-listener and Patreon sponsor here (Sorry it took so long to write a review.). I consume a lot of soccer podcast content, and this is my favorite. Extremely informative, but also entertaining and often whimsical. The bonus content on Patreon is a bargain at $5/month - if you enjoy La Liga soccer andits associated politics, culture, food, language, history, etc., become a Patreon for sure. Keep up the great work; I'm looking forward to a summer of trasnfer rumor lunacy and speculation.

This is the best English la liga podcast available. It’s a comprehensive review across the league, not just focused on Barca, Real and Atleti. Highly recommend for those looking to learn more about Spanish football.

Always Enjoyed Listening to Sid Lowe whenever he he’s on ESPNFC. I’m glad I found this GEM of a podcast to get my La Liga updates. Thanks Amigos!!

Read some of Sid’s books love when he comes on ESPN Fc. Found out about this podcast during the summer. Huge fan of La Liga would love other la Liga podcasts you guys think I should listen too. Phil your rap was awesome.

Quite simply the best conversation about the game, the culture, and the miscellany.

Great podcast for anyone who follows LaLiga, or wants to learn enough about it to follow LaLiga. Entertaining, consistently solid content and full of great information.

I love Sid Lowe’s objective takes. Wish the ESPN FC shows would feature him a lot more. Instead they give more facetime to the usual hacks on there who are more like fanboys. Keep up the good work Lads.

Quickly brush over each game with nothing revelatory beyond Phil’s penchant for vaguely homosexual and risqué puns.

Something unique about this podcast from other La Liga podcasts is Sid & Phil actually reside in Spain & attend games every weekend. The experience & analysis they can provide insight from first hand knowledge of having been present at the stadiums is impressive. My only issue is they seem to have a Madrid bias. Understandably since one or both work for Real Madrid, aka Evil Empire. Being a supporter of Barca since ‘06 the perceived bias I hear can grate me. Solid content & expertise though

Great analysis from all things La Liga. Great content from wonderfully entertaining guys

Sid and Phil make this podcast really enjoyable to listen and their knowledge of Spanish football, not just Real and Barca, is amazing. Any Spanish football fan needs to subscribe to this podcast for deeper insight into La Liga, la Segunda, the national team, and more.

Just the best soccer podcast around. Sid Lowe is one of the best soccer writers in the world and Phil ably serves as host of the program even if he's a little biased toward Madrid

Although I think they should discuss my team Malaga more!

Phil and Sid - I sit in America and grab any news I can online regarding La Liga. Your pod always gives me something new or that I didn't see online. Thank you for that!!! Real Madrid fan in Indiana.

Sid Lowe is hands down the best English language expert on Spanish football. Phil is knowledgeable in his own right and he's a great conversation facilitator.They dedicate more than enough time on the big two (Real Madrid and Barcelona) without neglecting the other teams and important league narratives.

Excellent podding Sid and Phil! Please keep doing 2 episodes a week. I can't get enough and am turning all my friends into TSFP. I hope you brush your teeth after all those lollies Sid! Best to Estrella. Any pets in your life Phil?

Just a question though: books on Spanish culture, history? And outside the box: books on Yugoslavia(football, culture, history)? Thanks for the great work!

Great football insight

Generally good analysis of La Liga with random and accurate observations on Spanish football culture. But... way too obsessed about Real Oviedo, hardly an episode goes on without this second division club mentioned.

Brilliant.

Delicious non partisan rambling, just hearing Sid pronounce "Real Madrird" is worth it. Highlight of my Monday conmute.

Keeps me up to date with anything and everything going on in La Liga. Fantastic pod

Best football pod going, has been since the start. I need more bars from Phil soon though 🔥🔥🔥

Brilliant pod by two brilliant blokes

These guys are the best!

I got to this podcast by seeing Sid Lowe on ESPNFC. Then I found this podcast and I love it. I'm a Barcelona fan but also a huge fan of la liga. Phil and sid do a great job. Awesome podcast.

Must listen for the soccer aficionados for better understanding of all things Spanish fútbol! 🇪🇸⚽️🏆

I've been a loyal listener since the first episode. I love these guys and how they continue to innovate with things like "The Cultural Corner". I'd like to hear some guests come around every once in a while but other than that it's 5 stars.

Smart, funny and witty. Great podcast all around.

I look forward to this podcast every week whether they're in a car, a cafe or the freezing cold. Thoughtful, funny, informative. I don't miss an episode.

TSFP is a fun listen! If you like hearing Sid on Football Weekly, you'll enjoy hearing him on his own podcast. The only bad part is Phil being a Madrid fan (kidding). They talk about other teams so it's not simply a Barca/Madrid podcast. If you like La Liga, you'll like this podcast.

(When they're not ignoring my excellent Spanish look-alike tweets @ them. 😉) Love Sid sprinkling unique Spanish idioms throughout the show and translating them. Very educational.