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While the Premier League has finally delivered a verdict on Manchester City's financial charges, Spanish football is still waiting for answers on issues that have been in plain sight for years.In this video I lay out 25 unanswered questions about how La Liga and the RFEF are run: refereeing, governance, financial oversight, conflicts of interest, and the institutions that are supposed to hold everyone accountable. None of these questions are new. What's missing is anyone willing to answer them.The contrast is hard to ignore. In England, an independent commission investigated, heard the evidence, and ruled, even against the league's most powerful club. In Spain, the pattern seems to be delay, deflection and silence. Why?This isn't about club loyalty. It's about whether Spanish football deserves the trust of its fans, and whether the people running it are willing to earn it.Watch the full breakdown, then tell me in the comments: which question do you think La Liga least wants to answer?

Real Madrid played a horrendous match at the Metropolitano, unworthy of the players we have. Mourinho needs to make some hard decisions if this squad is to turn around. It is September and La liga feels all but lost.

Real Madrid cannot afford to lose, period. Mourinho needs to play our strongest squad, and at the moment that should not include Vini Jr. The decision to bench Vini is not an easy one. But Mourinho needs to consider it.

Real Madrid cannot continue to do this. The squad is incapable of playing 90 minutes of football. This will not do if we are going to compete this season.

Real Madrid played 45 very good minutes then fell asleep and played with fire. Arda Guler revived the patient and sealed the victory. If Real Madrid is to compete this season, it must play 90 minutes of football.

Real Madrid is not playing at the level we expected. There are clear deficiencies in our play, which I discuss in detail. But the bigger picture is much more positive than headlines would suggest. Here are some compelling reasons to be optimistic.

Real Madrid's victory against Inter was frustrating, with some negative takeaways but some positive ones as well. This match was all over the place. But the 3 points are the most important thing.

Real Madrid must win tomorrow and dispel the doubts generated after the Betis match. With the talent in this squad there is no excuse. Inter will play a low block and Mou will have to do a patch up rub in the midfield, with the absences of bernardo, Camavinga and Arda Guler.

f you don't finish your chances you will pay the price. Real Madrid cannot afford to miss so many chances. Kylian Mbappe and Vini had a nightmare of a match. In this league you cannot afford to drop silly points, especially when the system is working against you.

Real Madrid faces Betis after two convincing performances. The rival may be modest but the atmosphere will be hostile. Mourinho's squad needs to retain the same level of intensity if it is to take the 3 points from the Benito Villamarin.

Real Madrid appears to be back. After an excellent second half against Real Sociedad, the squad put on a show against Malaga. This squad has the potential to do great things this season. Here are some of the top takeaways from this excellent performance

Real Madrid played two completely different halves of football. But the second half gave the world a glimpse of what this squad can do. Football world beware, The King is Alive !

Real Madrid's match against Espanyol was disappointing in many ways. The Bernabeu is the most unforgivable stadium in the world and Mourinho's men will have to do better. Expect a few surprises in the lineup and high energy from players who will play for the Bernabeu as Real Madrid for the first time.

The most positive takeaway from this match were the three points. After 20 decent minutes, our play began to deteriorate significantly. This team has a lot of work to do. But it is early in the season, the pre-season was short and players are not yet in peak form.

There is an air of excitement and optimism in and around the Bernabeu, perhaps more-so than other years. Mourinho's return and the outstanding reinforcements in this summer's transfer window have Madridismo buzzing. But despite the plethora of talent in this Real Madrid squad, Mourinho will have some difficult decisions to make. In this video I discuss possible formations and lineups, as well as the critical decisions that may mean the difference between glory and failure. No matter where you fall in this intense debate, one thing is for sure: it is going to be exciting.