EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhat do LaLiga players really think about their fellow professionals? Which player would they sign for their team if they could pick anyone in the world? Which stadiums do they relish visiting? And which coaches wind them up on the sidelines?ESPN spoke to 30 players in Spain's top flight to find out the answers to these and other questions for the second edition of LaLiga Confidential, four years after the first. All players offered their responses on the condition of anonymity, and their replies are fascinating, offering an insight not only into who they rate as the best players in the league -- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbapp, perhaps, or maybe Barcelona's Pedri or Lamine Yamal? -- but also revealing those they believe slip under the radar or are most likely to get red carded.- Stream every LaLiga match LIVE all season long on ESPN+ (U.S.)PLAYERS AND COACHES: LaLiga players on their contemporariesThe first question provides the most expected answers, although the split between Pedri and Yamal reveals how highly the Bara midfielder is regarded by his fellow professionals. The ensuing questions highlight some of the most underrated players in LaLiga, those perceived to be the least disciplined -- look away now, Getafe -- and the coach who is the biggest windup merchant during matches.1. If you ran a team, who would be your first signing?What they said:2. Who's the most underrated player in LaLiga right now?What they said:3. Which player in LaLiga is most likely to get red carded?What they said:4. Which coach is most annoying on the sidelines?What they said:AWAY DAYS: The best places to play in SpainTrips to Barcelona and Real Madrid stand out, but even beyond the Clsico rivals, LaLiga is packed with some of the best away trips in European football. However, best doesn't always mean easy, with teams such as Athletic Club in Bilbao, Real Betis in Seville and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid regularly making it difficult for visiting sides.5. What's the toughest away game in terms of atmosphere and fans?6. When you get the schedule, which city are you most looking forward to visiting?GOALS AND GAMES: Celebrations, watching football and EA FCFinally, LaLiga stars were polled on several other issues, including their thoughts on scoring against a former team, watching football, burnout and those all-important EA FC player ratings.7. Would you celebrate against your former team?What they said:8. Beyond your own team, how many football matches do you watch a week?What they said:9. Has there been a point in your career when you have felt burnout from playing too much?What they said:10. If you play EA FC, do you think the player ratings are accurate?What they said:ESPN's Eduardo Fernndez-Abascal, Sam Marsden, Tony Mabert and Connor O'Halloran contributed to this report
