Werder Bremen, the team that is desperately in the need of three points to avoid relegation, dominated the match with eighty percent possession in the opening twenty minutes. Schalke became more courageous later on in the first half, but conceded after a careless turnover by Jean-Clair Todibo. The second half was characterized by a lot […]
Hansi Flick sent out his side with a mandate to dominate and Bayern Munich did just that in a blistering display against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Uwe Rösler’s side arrived with an intention to compete, but were hammered in a game that was largely an exhibition of Bayern’s credentials as the favourites to win an eighth consecutive […]
Leverkusen’s dominance allowed them to control the play and break through Freiburg’s midfield with ease. It did take yet another Havertz intuition to unlock a sturdy defense. As the young attacker’s rise to stardom continues in his new position, Leverkusen get back on track with a much-needed win. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem […]
A hapless and lethargic Bayer failed to match the intensity of Wolfsburg, whose defensive block and focused pressing produced a litany of dangerous counterattacks. Oliver Glasner’s side was the better team for all ninety minutes and walked away with a much deserved 1-4 win. Match report and tactical analysis by K.T. Stockwell. Bayer entered the […]
An audacious chip from Joshua Kimmich was all that separated the Bundesliga’s top two in this crucial match. Dortmund showed promise early on finding space in wide areas, but were soon stifled by Bayern’s strong counterpressing and transition game. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Borussia Dortmund marked the return to Bundesliga action last […]
Leipzig made full use of the increasingly advantageous position away teams are finding themselves in, as they trounced the hosts for the second time this season. This time, Leizpig’s dominant win was based on fluid rotations, midfield overloads, and some scintillating spells of second half dominance. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnelly. Unbeaten […]
It was very much the Martin Hinteregger show at the Allianz Arena, as the center-back sparked a brief Eintracht Frankfurt revival before extinguishing his team’s hopes with a clumsy own goal. Though the result was never in doubt for Bayern Munich, their second half wobble was worrying and will give manager Hansi Flick a few […]
Another weekend of Bundesliga football rolled into action and this match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund was amongst the standout fixtures. Dortmund’s individual quality proved decisive in a game where both sides found their own unique struggles in possession. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Both sides headed into this clash coming […]
The biggest Bundesliga game of the weekend did not disappoint. Peter Bosz’s tactical change into a 3-4-3 formation saw the attacking trio of Karim Bellarabi, Moussa Diaby and Kai Havertz burst into top form. Marco Rose’s half-time adjustments brought Borussia Mönchengladbach back into the match, but it was not enough as Bayer Leverkusen move above […]
A disheartening Union Berlin side had its derby spoiled by a rather unimpressive Hertha Berlin. With issues popping up in and out of possession, all the hosts needed were twelve minutes to put the game to bed, extending Bruno Labbadia’s newest managerial streak to two significant wins. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. […]