If the main objective in football was to cross the ball, few could dispute Germany as the commanding favourites for EURO 2020. Alas, the game is decided by looking at who puts the ball in the opposing goal the most. In that setting Joachim Löw’s side look unconvincing and unprepared. Tactical analysis and match report […]

Monopolization of the ball, field territory, but missed chances aplenty. For a moment, it looked as if Spain would repeat the mistakes from their two first games. This time, they took their chances better, just when they needed it the most. Stealing a march on their visitors thanks to a twist of fate, Spain cantered […]

Portugal’s 4-3-3 system looked a bit more fluid with the ball than previously in the tournament, but still created almost nothing from open play. Meanwhile France’s reversion to a 4-2-3-1 system saw them, as ever, highly reliant on their individual talents to earn a point in this match. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]