After a lot of turnovers in the first minutes, Leverkusen started to take control of the match. However, Dortmund were the one that took the lead; they were the better team until half-time with their quick combinations in attack. Leverkusen dominated possession in the second half, but three counterattacks from BVB in the beginning and […]

This was one of the most fascinating tactical battles you will see all season. With some clever adaptations along the way from both coaches, it was a relentless back-and-forth chess match that could have resulted in a much higher score line on just about any other day.  Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M.  […]

Marcus Rashford’s early penalty was all that separated the sides in a game where both teams were energetic but neither was able to make many breakthroughs. Both teams defended in relatively narrow starting shapes, forcing much of the attacking play into wide areas. Leicester got stronger as the game went on and put United under […]

An excellent performance from Fiorentina ended in an unlucky draw, as Juventus were uninfluential the entire match. A draw was more than Juve deserved here. As a result, Fiorentina’s streak of good displays is still not backed up by points, as their hunt for a first victory continues. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem […]

Diego Simeone switching Atlético Madrid back into a 4-4-2 formation has made the team an effective pressing side. However, Real Sociedad countered that by pulling players out of position, breaking lines, and relying on a certain Martin Ødegaard. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The derby defeat to Athletic Bilbao left a sour taste […]

The remarkably star-studded managerial class of this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro recently lost its most famous member in Luiz Felipe Scolari. Big Phil was sacked when Palmeiras sat third in the league and had some of the best defensive statistics in Brazil. A look at the numbers reveals an extreme case of flawed decision making. Written […]

A blistering start between two high intensity sides produced a captivating spectacle before tired legs and a lack of defensive discipline led Real Salt Lake to a well-deserved win in front of a tense home crowd. Tactical analysis and match report by Tom Quartly. Tonight’s main event saw two top Western Conference sides go head-to-head […]

Palmeiras dominated the first few minutes and took the lead. After that, they struggled defensively, but Fluminense’s uninspired attack was not able to create many chances. Palmeiras scored two consecutive goals in the beginning of the second half that sealed the game early.  Tactical analysis and match report by Jonas G. Both teams have been […]

A late VAR call that resulted in a penalty gifted Santos the deserved equalizer, in a game they dominated from start to finish, with the exception of ten decisive minutes. The draw left them two points behind Serie A leaders Flamengo, whom they will encounter in their next fixture. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

This game looked promising in the first few minutes with both teams pressing high, but also able to play out from under pressure to create chances. However, the game was influenced in a big way when New England was reduced to ten men after a failed last man tackle early on. New York City took […]