In Spain the big teams from the metropolises of the European Champion 2008 dominate the Primera División, starting with the official champion Real Madrid. The “Royals” from the capital again will combat the archrivals from Catalonia, the FC Barcelona.
Although the last years runner-up is FC Villarreal. Because the league is so balanced, you could throw the dice to find out which team follows. The teams of FC Sevilla (from Andalusia), Atletico Madrid and the FC Valencia will without doubt target the top.
Can Racing Santander repeat their good result of the last season? RCD Mallorca, Deportivo La Coruna and Athletic Bilbao (from Basque Country) will lead the upper middle field and UD Almeria, Espanyol Barcelona, Real Betis Sevilla and FC Getafe will scrimmage the safe middle field, with prospect upwards.
Real Valladolid, Recreativo Huelva and CA Osasuna Pamplona will unite with the very strong ascendants of the Segunda División, CD Numancia, FC Malaga and Sporting Gijon and stem themselves against the descent. But like every year, this season will with no
doubt reveal some surprises.
