{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/e62f7732-9440-41a7-bb8a-3ae49bd7628d/20fd308b-6118-4c60-ae33-41aee92f9620?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"MESSI HITS 400!  Barca turn on the style, Sevilla lose ground, and it's tight at the bottom...","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ee2d477b57990bc2e77e34/60ee2d7325bc7b00129033ac.png?height=200","description":"<p>This weekend we saw yet another milestone in the extraordinary career of Lionel Messi.&nbsp;He's now reached 400 goals in LaLiga after scoring in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Eibar, as the champions take a five-point lead into the second half of the season.&nbsp;The performance of Philippe Coutinho has given Ernesto Valverde food for thought, so Román tells us what the future holds for him.</p><p> </p><p> With Atletico Madrid winning and Sevilla losing, maybe the title race is down to two horses - we're hearing from Euan on Atleti, while Sevilla have at least got some signings through the door including Barca forward Munir - Alex tells us a little bit about their new recruits.</p><p> </p><p> As for the relegation battle, big wins for Leganés, Rayo Vallecano and resurgent Athletic Club, but Villarreal have plumbed new depths - defeat to Getafe leaves them second-bottom.&nbsp;Tough times at Valencia too - Paco was at Mestalla as they drew yet again, against Real Valladolid.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to follow us on Twitter as well - our handle is&nbsp;@ LaLigaLowdown, and feel free to give us an amazing rating and review, however you listen to this podcast.&nbsp;Have a great week!</p>","author_name":"La Liga Lowdown"}