It was a game of two halves between two similar teams on this season’s beginning. Rennes scored a somewhat lucky goal in the first half despite a tactical domination, then Marseille changed their system to get back into the game in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Simon Piotr. Respectively 7th and […]
First Fiorentina scared them, then they slowly deceived them, only to dismantle Milan once and for all in a second half that could not have gone worse for Giampaolo’s side. The newly appointed manager is left walking on a thin line, which is likely to break at any minute. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Manchester City’s positional play was pivotal in the champions latest victory – despite Everton creating a number of chances from set-pieces. Both İlkay Gündoğan and Kevin De Bruyne were key to City’s buildup on the flanks, as both teams had opportunities to take all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Pep […]
In yet another risk-averse Madrid derby, Real and Atlético came to a goalless draw that showcased both teams’ offensive problems. In the first half, Real failed to break down Atlético deep defensive block, in no small part due to their return to a more conservative midfield structure. In the second half, the substitutions of both […]
Schalke’s marginal gains were the key to their success, as David Wagner’s diamond formation troubled Julian Nagelsmann’s men, albeit not without weaknesses of their own. Leipzig’s performance was creditable once again, both in their starting plan and in their adaptations, but they ultimately let the game slip away from their grasp. Tactical analysis and match […]
Getafe tried to press with a high defensive line against Barcelona. The away side had some success in outplaying this, but the game still ended up being a somewhat scrappy affair at times, which suited Getafe. Barcelona were not at their sparkling best and they conceded a couple of chances in the first half, but […]
In their 3-5-2 formation, there were a large amount of tactical details that Betis tried to use to their advantage against Villarreal, without too much avail. After equalizing early in the second half, Betis allowed for a Villarreal goal fest, as manager Rubi will be left scratching his head at some of the meek defending […]
First would clash with fourth as the Brazil Serie A leaders Flamengo hosted Internacional. With both sides coming off multiple-game win streaks, this promised to be an entertaining battle and it certainly did not disappoint. Attacking football and some game-changing red cards highlighted this match. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Jorge Jesus […]
Inter had a lot of possession in the first half, without creating major chances. This was down to Lazio’s outstanding defensive performance, barring one cross at the second post that was converted by Danilo D’Ambrosio. Trailing by one goal, Simone Inzaghi instructed his team to press higher in the second half. This adjustment proved to […]
Atalanta were able to win away at Roma in a game where they were the superior team for much of the game with and without the ball. Atalanta’s pressing stifled Roma’s buildup and on the ball Atalanta were able to access their creative players regularly inside Roma’s defensive block. Despite all of this, Roma managed […]