Rahul Lakhani

Rahul Lakhani

Rahul Lakhani is a seasoned football writer specializing in La Liga. With over four years of experience covering football across Europe, Rahul's global travels have now taken him to Valencia in Spain.

Rahul has covered football and Barcelona for sites including Planet Football, Football FanCast and FCBarca.news among others, and runs @LaLigaLondon on X.

BARBASTRO, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Ronald Araújo of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between FC Barcelona and UD Barbastro at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 04, 2025 in Barbastro, Spain.
‘The manager already knows’… Ronald Araujo now addresses his lack of minutes at Barcelona
Ronald Araujo has been a crucial centre-back for Barcelona over the years, but this season has been a difficult one since returning...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Brazilian former football player Rivaldo attends a ceremony organized by Brazilian Football Confederation to honor 2002 FIFA World Champions on the 20th anniversary at Fairmont Hotel on June 30, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
‘It is important’ – Rivaldo urges Hansi Flick to fix key Barcelona issue
Barcelona are currently top of the table in La Liga, but in such a tight race against rivals Real Madrid and Atletico...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona face uncertainty over two players ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash as Hansi Flick could repeat surprise decision
The upcoming match of FC Barcelona against Rayo Vallecano will provide Hansi Flick’s side with an opportunity to go top of the...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 12: Samuel Lino of Atletico Madrid passes the ball whilst under pressure from Oscar Mingueza of Celta Vigo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Former Barcelona full-back slams Real Madrid amid fresh refereeing controversy
Refereeing in Spanish football has been a subject of focus in recent weeks, after Real Madrid released a furious statement following some...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Athletic Club de Bilbao and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 08, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
‘One of the best’… Rayo Vallecano star hails Lamine Yamal ahead of Barcelona clash
Barcelona are set to face Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, in what could be a decisive game in the La Liga title...