Two of LaLiga’s Champions League representatives, in contrasting runs of form, faced off in Madrid. Atlético were rarely tested at the back as Villarreal failed to progress despite seeing plenty of the ball. Villarreal’s backline were unable to say the same as they were made to work from the get-go by the hosts who excelled […]
Arsenal’s bleak start to the season gave them little hope of taking anything from their trip to the Etihad Stadium. But in the end, a limp display made this contest even easier for Manchester City than they could have hoped. As ill discipline and tactical flaws cost the side once again, the process may finally […]
Changing game states failed to separate two Premier League title contenders, desperate to get back on top. Liverpool set an intense tempo early, while Chelsea threatened on the transition. However, the outcome of an old-fashioned goalmouth frenzy reshaped the events of the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. To reshape their clubs, […]
Lyon came home with the three points after a hard-fought win against eighth-placed Nantes, in a game that could have gone either way. They took the lead early on in the game and, despite a late red card, managed to hang on to it. Tactical analysis and match report by Muhammad Raza. This Ligue 1 […]
Another defensive horror show and another defeat on the horizon, but the same saviour emerged. As has now become custom, Erling Haaland was on target to bail Dortmund out after sloppy defending saw them concede an equalizer at the death, however, serious questions remain for Marco Rose’s side. Meanwhile, it would be justifiable for Sebastian […]
Knockout football can be brutal; something that is now also know to any AS Monaco supporter. They threatened on transitions, controlled vast amounts of the match and outshot their opponents by 18 shots. But Shakhtar Donetsk held on and advance to the Champions League by virtue of one of the cruelest of own goals. Tactical […]
Manchester United’s trip to the south coast was an ideal chance to show they had learned their lesson from the past. But if they had hoped that new faces would be enough to make the difference, the away team were wholly mistaken. Once again, Solskjær’s team fell foul to a compact high press in a […]
Chelsea have added to their arsenal. Romelu Lukaku took center stage, as Thomas Tuchel’s team found easy routes to their new number nine. His addition may be Chelsea’s final piece towards a Premier League title under Tuchel, whilst Mikel Arteta might start to ponder if it’s the beginning of the end. Tactical analysis and match […]
A pair of new managers oversaw an exciting clash between some of Serie A’s prestigious names, where a pair of red cards would shape the flow of momentum. Fiorentina provided a good display in possession where they progressed centrally and used the flanks well. However, Mourinho’s return saw Roma’s dynamic attackers prove to be vital […]
A confident first step on the path to life after Lionel Messi gave Barcelona hope of quickly finding their feet in his absence. But Athletic Club refused to bow to the Catalans without a fight. Stifling the away team with their 4-4-2 diamond high pressing scheme, they emerged the better of the two outfits in […]