Very tough second league in Spain 2018-19

[daib0]

Here's the second tier in Spain as of tonight:




Played - Goals - Points

1. Albacete 26 36:21 49

2. Malaga 26 28:18 48

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3. Osasuna 26 34:25 48

4. La Coruna 26 37:19 47

5. Granada 26 32:18 47

6. R. Oviedo 26 31:30 42

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7. Cadiz 26 34:21 41

8. Mallorca 26 32:24 40





No-one can really assert themselves - but clearly the best on current form are Osasuna and Oviedo...

but take into account that ALL 8 shown teams have a vast experience in the top tier of 'La Liga'.

Anyone you have a soft spot for??


David

[bodacious benny]

Probably Deportivo just because when I was growing up they were pretty decent with the likes of Valeron and Diego Tristan.

[lassassinblanc]

Real Oviedo, given how they nearly went bankrupt 6 years ago

[Colly]

My dad lives near Coruna so always Depor for me. Not to mention our shared links of Colo, Schar, Xisco and that massive f***ing trophy.

[Speedo]

My dad lives near Coruna so always Depor for me. Not to mention our shared links of Colo, Schar, Xisco and that massive f***ing trophy.

Ahh yes, that massive suspension bridge trophy

[daib0]

Loads of Brits down Málaga way of course...

[Scalabrine]

And the relegation battle? HOWAY EXTREMADURA.











Young Rafa and Sloth. What a memories.

[Don Sholeone]

Real Oviedo, given how they nearly went bankrupt 6 years ago

I like to think my part ownership has contributed to their rise from the ashes

[Diego21]

And the relegation battle? HOWAY EXTREMADURA.











Young Rafa and Sloth. What a memories.

Tenerife and Osasuna too... First Rafa's years in the benchs.

[lassassinblanc]

Real Oviedo, given how they nearly went bankrupt 6 years ago

I like to think my part ownership has contributed to their rise from the ashes

I know a Spanish scout from rovers who has shares in them too.

Tbh the more I think of it a fan collective would be the best way to get Ashley out.

[daib0]

And the relegation battle? HOWAY EXTREMADURA.











Young Rafa and Sloth. What a memories.

Whilst we on the theme of the Second Division -
Latest on REUS
On 18 January 2019, the LFP suspended the rights of Reus to continue competing in La Liga and ten days later the club was expelled from the competition for three years plus a fine of €250,000 due to the nonpayment of players' salaries. After six players were forced to leave due to unpaid wages, Reus have been banned from competing professionally in Spain for three years.
The club's financial woes have been well documented in Spain, with majority shareholder and chief executive Joan Oliver pleading for patience and forgiveness from fans at the end of December. Oliver's hope was he could sell the club to a wealthy investor, despite their estimated debt of €5.2million.

[Remember Colo]

I like to think my part ownership has contributed to their rise from the ashes

I know a Spanish scout from rovers who has shares in them too.

Tbh the more I think of it a fan collective would be the best way to get Ashley out.

The operating costs and capital costs of doing business in the PL make that pretty impossible - especially to buy in at this point. You even see how fan owned clubs in Germany and Spain have changed how they do business the last little while as financial demands have increased.

All that said, it has worked to save some clubs, Portsmouth another example, which might get promoted back to the Championship this year.

[daib0]

Osasuna now top ...


and going for a high quality ground in just two years, with 25,000 capacity and sections of 'rail-seats' ...



looks good: