91 days and counting since you last published an article for Bleacher Report.

I miss your La Liga insight, Michael.

Hope your employers at Renew World Outreach appreciate you as much as your fans here on B/R do.

December 13, 2012: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1443456-fc-barcelona-will-messi-depency-cost-blaugrana-silverware-this-season

May 1, 2013: Barcelona lose the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 7-0 on aggregate to Bayern Munich, with a half-fit Lionel Messi in the first leg and no Messi for the second leg.

Then there's the time you told me during pre-season how good Iago Aspas would be in La Liga. He's had stretches of world-class play throughout the season.

I would love to see you return to write the occasional La Liga piece but I understand how peaceful it can be to just watch a game without the incessant need to break down every play.

I hope life is treating you well, Michael :).

So I stopped visiting this site because I no longer see you around. Your articles are the best Michael, Sam is now taking over!

Michael - how are you buddy, long time no speak. Look forward to hearing from you.

Hey!

It's been a while since you wrote a article and I've noticed quite a few people miss you (That does include me). Hopefully when you come back you will write like before, unbiased and fair, unlike this: "http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1599553-power-ranking-the-champions-league-semifinalists" article. And hope you're alright wherever you are!

Hello, Mr. Cerna! Long time no talk, amigo!

Great draws, huh? This is the first time I can remember Barcelona actually being underdogs since before Guardiola arrived. Should be an epic encounter and about as good a semifinal draw as a neutral (like myself) could have gotten.

Any predictions? I think you're as balanced and unbiased as it gets so I'd really LOVE to know what you think the final matchup will be.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1599162-malaga-cf-end-of-a-dream-in-the-uefa-champions-league

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Thanks Michael. I hope everything's working out for you mate. Really looking forward to the articles!

Really miss you man. Come back soon!

Geez Michael it's been really tough getting used to B/R without you. I just re-read your article on the 4 best managers in la liga and I can't help but think that if any other person were writing the article they would have put Mourinho as 1st based solely off of reputation and not in depth la liga knowledge. You're one of the only writers I've seen with 100% pure objectiveness and making articles based on actual facts, knowledge, and analysis rather than bias or falling for media hype. All of your work is precious to us la liga fanatics and we hope that one day we can get a writer half as good as you are.

Also, about current liga affairs: How do you feel about Atletico finally relinquishing 2nd place to Real and how do you feel their financial situation will improve when they gain profits from the CL next season? Also, I wanted to ask about how good you think Inigo Martinez is. I'm not an avid Sociedad follower but against Barcelona he was impressive and I continuously hear positive things about him. Do you think he has what it takes to get a prominent role in the NT one day and maybe move to a bigger club and become an elite CB. Aside from him, who are some other talented young CB's in la liga?

Geez Michael it's been really tough getting used to B/R without you. Just re-read your article on the 4 best managers in la liga and I can help but think that if any other person were writing the article they would have put Mourinho as 1st based solely off of reputation and not in depth la liga knowledge. You're one of the only writers I've seen with 100% pure objectiveness and making articles based on actual facts, knowledge, and analysis rather than bias or falling for media hype. All of your work is precious to us la liga fanatics and we hope that one day we can get a writer half as good as you are.

Also, about current liga affairs: How do you feel about Atletico finally relinquishing 2nd place to Real and how do you feel their financial situation will improve when they gain profits from the CL next season? Also, I wanted to ask about how good you think Inigo Martinez is. I'm not an avid Sociedad follower but against Barcelona he was impressive and I continuously hear positive things about him. Do you think he has what it takes to get a prominent role in the NT one day and maybe move to a bigger club and become an elite CB. Aside from him, who are some other talented young CB's in la liga?